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 Good nutrition is a crucial step in having a healthy baby. Eating for two means you need about 300 extra calories a day to maintain, and an average-sized woman can expect to gain between 25 and 35 pounds overall.Most women should add about 250 calories to their daily diet to provide nourishment for the developing fetus. The eating for two diet should be well balanced, including fresh fruits, grains, and vegetables. High-fiber, sugar-free cereals are a good choice. The fetus has first choice of nutrients, but the pregnant woman must make sure that the fetus has something worthwhile to choose from.  In the United States, most women get enough salt in their diet, without adding salt to their food at the table. Commercially prepared foods often contain excessive amounts of salt and should be consumed sparingly. Dieting to lose weight during pregnancy is not recommended, even for obese women, because some weight gain is essential for the fetus to develop normally.
According to the March of Dimes, a pregnant woman, eating for two, should increase her daily food portions to include: 6 to 11 servings of breads and other whole grains
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