Balanced/healthy diet | 67 (38.7) |
Macronutrients discussed | 79 (45.7) |
Protein | 70 (40.5) |
Carbohydrates | 14 (8.1) |
Fats | 9 (5.2) |
Fruits and/or vegetables encouraged | 20 (11.6) |
Micronutrients discussed | 14 (8.1) |
Water encouraged | 15 (8.7) |
Caloric recommendations | 51 (29.5) |
Increase intake | 14 (8.1) |
Increase by 300–500 cal | 11 (6.4) |
Increase by 600–1500 cal | 8 (4.6) |
1600–1800 total calories | 4 (2.3) |
2000–2500 total calories | 8 (4.6) |
2500–3500 total calories | 14 (8.1) |
Not sure if caloric recommendations were discussed | 32 (18.5) |
Specific diet types recommended | 25 (14.5) |
Gestational diabetes diet | 23 (13.3) |
Brewer diet | 2 (1.2) |
Foods to limit or avoid (e.g. deli meat) | 24 (13.9) |
Small meals, frequently | 19 (11.0) |
Continue pre-pregnancy diet | 8 (4.6) |
Don’t over-indulge | 5 (2.9) |
Alternate sources of dietary information | 16 (9.2) |
Dietician | 6 (3.5) |
Brochures | 5 (2.9) |
Class for gestational diabetes | 3 (1.7) |
Books | 2 (1.2) |