Are you Planning on Pregnancy?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  What does your protein intake look like?

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    1/4th of my plate contains protein at every meal (at least 3 meals) and try to have 1-2 protein rich snacks
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    I eat some protein, but not at every meal
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    I eat very little protein (once a day or a couple times a week)
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  Do you mostly consume animal proteins? (Chicken, fish, eggs, pork, beef)

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    yes
  • B.
    no
  • C.
    a little of both
• 3.
  Do you consume Fatty fish like salmon & tuna

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    yes, Iove fish and can eat it 2-4x/week
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    I do like fish, and eat it at least once a week
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    I eat fish on occasion (like 1-3x a month)
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    I really do not like fish, so I don't eat it
• 4.
  How is your fruit intake?

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    I love fruit and eat it 2-3x a day
  • B.
    I like fruit and eat it once a day
  • C.
    I like fruit, but don't eat it everyday
  • D.
    I'm not a huge fan of fruit, but have it sometimes
• 5.
  Are you eating Calcium rich foods? (Milk or soy milk, cheese, yogurt, dark leafy greens, tofu, fortified beverages or cereals? )

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    Yes, I have 1-2 of these foods with all of my meals
  • B.
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    Yes, I have 1 of these foods with some meals
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    yes, but it's not everyday
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    No, I don't really eat much of these foods
• 6.
  What is your caffeine intake? (Coffee, teas, sodas, energy drinks)

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    I am a caffeine fiend! I drink 2+ caffeinated beverages everyday 
  • B.
    I like at least my morning cup of coffee
  • C.
    I like drinking 1 caffeinated beverage a day
  • D.
    I drink caffeinated beverages, but not everyday
  • E.
    I drink very little caffeinated beverages, or don't really drink them at all
• 7.
  How much time do you spend outside?

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    I get outside everyday, for at least 20 minutes
  • B.
    I get outside a few times a week for 10-25 minutes
  • C.
    I try not to get too much sun
• 8.
  Tell me about your dark leafy green vegetable intake! ( Kale, spinach, broccoli, salad greens) 

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    I love dark leafy greens and eat 1-2 servings with my main meals
  • B.
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    I like dark leafy greens and eat about a serving 1-2x a day
  • C.
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    I'm not the biggest fan of them, and don't really eat them everyday

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  Need a boost Mama

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  It's ok, maybe you're new to this. Or maybe you have a hard time with changing your dietary habits before/during pregnancy. I'm here to help guide you in preparing for pregnancy or help you make the necessary changes, which will optimize the health of you and your baby.Your body's nutritional needs change when you are pregnant and all women planning on pregnancy can benefit from these changes before conceiving.Here are three tips to promote your health for pregnancy:1. IronIt's recommended women get 27mg of iron a day during pregnancy. Your body uses iron to make extra blood for your baby! Iron is found in animal products like: Poultry, fish and meat. It is also present in plant-based foods like beans, spinach, tofu and fortified cereals. However, plant based iron is not as bioavailable as the iron in animal products. What is bioavailability? It is the amount of the nutrient your body is able to digest, absorb and metabolize! This means that you would need to consume MORE of the food if it is less bioavailable. Thus, obtaining your iron needs from animal products will be easier.2. Vitamin CVitamin C helps your body absorb iron, so it is important to include vitamin C rich foods during your pregnancy, optimizing your intake of iron. It also plays a key role in developing your baby's bones and teeth. Its recommended that you get in 85mg a day.Vitamin C is found in fruits and vegetables like: Oranges or orange juice, strawberries, kiwi's, peppers, broccoli, brussels sprouts and potatoes.3. IodineRequirements increase substantially during pregnancy. Iodine is necessary in developing the fetal brain and nervous system.The recommendation for iodine is 220mcg-290mcg. Foods high in iodine are: Iodized salt, Cod, shrimp, tuna, eggs, lima beans, and dairy products."Who’s this health whiz with all the tips?" Let me introduce myself...Hey there 🙋‍♀️ I’m Erin Skinner, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. I help driven individuals *just like you* create healthy, happy lives. What’s my philosophy? You may ask...Well it’s all about habits (aka. little actions that make a massive difference over time).If you’re like many, you may have developed daily routines that sabotage your mind and body. Maybe you struggle with overeating or overdrinking. Maybe you just can’t seem to quit smoking…No matter what it is, I’m here to help! Together, we’re going to get to the bottom of the habits that may be holding you back from your healthiest, happiest life.Looking for a little extra guidance?Book a free 15 minute consultation with yours truly. Think we might make a perfect match? Ring me up, and we’ll chat about your health and happiness goals. Plus we’ll begin creating a custom strategy to get you back on your right path! Schedule your free call HERE.P.S. Expect to see me in your inbox with some tips for you on promoting health for pregnancy!
• 2.
  Almost there Mama

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  You've got this! It sounds like you have been making some adjustments for your pregnancy, which is wonderful. A few more changes and you will be on your way to fully optimizing you and the health of your baby. Don't stress, there is a lot of changes during pregnancy and optimizing your nutrition can have its challenges during this time and I'm here to help you.Here are three tips to promote your health for pregnancy:1. IronIt's recommended women get 27mg of iron a day during pregnancy. Your body uses iron to make extra blood for your baby! Iron is found in animal products like: Poultry, fish and meat. It is also present in plant-based foods like beans, spinach, tofu and fortified cereals. However, plant based iron is not as bioavailable as the iron in animal products. What is bioavailability? It is the amount of the nutrient your body is able to digest, absorb and metabolize! This means that you would need to consume MORE of the food if it is less bioavailable. Thus, obtaining your iron needs from animal products will be easier.2. Vitamin CVitamin C helps your body absorb iron, so it is important to include vitamin C rich foods during your pregnancy, optimizing your intake of iron. It also plays a key role in developing your baby's bones and teeth. Its recommended that you get in 85mg a day.Vitamin C is found in fruits and vegetables like: Oranges or orange juice, strawberries, kiwi's, peppers, broccoli, brussels sprouts and potatoes.3. IodineRequirements increase substantially during pregnancy. Iodine is necessary in developing the fetal brain and nervous system.The recommendation for iodine is 220mcg-290mcg. Foods high in iodine are: Iodized salt, Cod, shrimp, tuna, eggs, lima beans, and dairy products"Who’s this health whiz with all the tips?" Let me introduce myself...Hey there 🙋‍♀️ I’m Erin Skinner, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. I help driven individuals *just like you* create healthy, happy lives. What’s my philosophy? You may ask...Well it’s all about habits (aka. little actions that make a massive difference over time).If you’re like many, you may have developed daily routines that sabotage your mind and body. Maybe you struggle with overeating or overdrinking. Maybe you just can’t seem to quit smoking…No matter what it is, I’m here to help! Together, we’re going to get to the bottom of the habits that may be holding you back from your healthiest, happiest life.Looking for a little extra guidance?Book a free 15 minute consultation with yours truly. Think we might make a perfect match? Ring me up, and we’ll chat about your health and happiness goals. Plus we’ll begin creating a custom strategy to get you back on your right path! Schedule your free call HERE.P.S. Expect to see me in your inbox with some tips for you on promoting your health for pregnancy!
• 3.
  Awesome Mama

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  Way to be an Awesome Mama! It sounds like you have been doing a great optimizing your health during your pregnancy journey. Maintaining optimal nutrition throughout and even after pregnancy are important to the health and overall wellbeing of you and your baby. Lets keep it up!Here are three tips to maintaining your health for pregnancy:1. IronIron is used to make the increased demand of blood in your body for your baby. Make sure you are getting the adequate amount! You should be consuming around 27mg of iron a day.Did you know that plant based iron is not as bioavailable as the iron in animal products? What is bioavailability? It is the amount of the nutrient your body is able to digest, absorb and metabolize! This means that you would need to consume MORE of the food if it is less bioavailable. Thus, obtaining your iron needs from animal products will be easier.2. Vitamin CVitamin C plays a key role in developing your baby's bones and teeth. Vitamin C also aids is also important because in optimizes iron absorption! Ensure you get in 85mg a day.Some studies have linked low vitamin C intake to preeclampsia, maternal anemia and intrauterine growth restriction. It is important to note that consuming more than 2,000 mg/day isn't recommended and can lead to digestive upset and diarrhea.3. IodineIodine is necessary in developing the fetal brain and nervous system. Iodine requirements increase substantially during pregnancy. You should be consuming 220mcg-290mcg. Did you know that sea salt isn't iodized? When purchasing salt, make sure it states that it is iodized salt. You can also have too much of this needed mineral and put you at risk for hypothyroidism.Do not consume more than 1,100 mcg/daily. "Who’s this health whiz with all the tips?" Let me introduce myself...Hey there 🙋‍♀️ I’m Erin Skinner, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. I help driven individuals *just like you* create healthy, happy lives. What’s my philosophy? You may ask...Well it’s all about habits (aka. little actions that make a massive difference over time).If you’re like many, you may have developed daily routines that sabotage your mind and body. Maybe you struggle with overeating or overdrinking. Maybe you just can’t seem to quit smoking…No matter what it is, I’m here to help! Together, we’re going to get to the bottom of the habits that may be holding you back from your healthiest, happiest life.Looking for a little extra guidance?Book a free 15 minute consultation with yours truly. Think we might make a perfect match? Ring me up, and we’ll chat about your health and happiness goals. Plus we’ll begin creating a custom strategy to get you back on your right path! Schedule your free call HERE.P.S. Expect to see me in your inbox with some tips for you on maintaining a healthy pregnancy!