A Dietitian's Guide to Vegetarian Pregnancy

A Dietitian's Guide to Vegetarian Pregnancy is organized by Dietitian Central. This Course has been approved for a maximum of 1.0 Credits

Live Event Date: Jan 12, 2021
Expiration Date: Jan 12, 2024

Target Audience: RDs, DTRs, Health Professionals

Overview:
Vegetarian and Vegan diets have increased worldwide in the last decades. Although plant-based diets are at risk for nutritional deficiencies, evidence shows that well planned diets may be considered safe during pregnancy, but requires a strong awareness for a balanced intake of key nutrients. This along with exercise during pregnancy helps with better outcomes. With so much information on how food can affect pregnancy, it may seem confusing at times to know what advise to give to pregnant women. This webinar will help you understand the evidence-based guidelines on healthful vegetarian eating during pregnancy. We will discuss different vegetarian groups, macro and micronutrient requirements and importance of exercise in achieving better pregnancy outcomes.

Learning Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this one-hour course, the participant should be able to:
• State different vegetarian groups.
• Identify sources of vegetarian protein to be able to ease the challenges of a vegetarian diet in pregnancy.
• Describe diet interventions to improve pregnancy outcomes.
• Describe practical tips for vegetarians in terms of stocking the pantry and modifying traditional meat based recipes to vegan or vegetarian versions.
• Identify benefits of exercise during pregnancy.