Maintain a Healthy, and Balanced Diet

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1. Educate all on the importance of a healthy balanced diet that primarily relies on a variety of food including whole grains, fruits and vegetables, low-fat or non-fat dairy products, legumes, fish, eggs and lean meat; adequate amount of fluid intake; and limit intake of saturated fat, trans-fat, salt and sugar C
2. Advise women on:
  1. Nutrients which they may be at risk of deficiency (such as iron, iodine, folate and vitamin D)
  2. Diet and food choices to meet their need at different life stages:
    • Reproductive age:
      • Maintain adequate iron intake: consume iron rich foods, fruits and vegetables; and reduce coffee and tea during meals
    • Planning for Pregnancy:
      • Folic acid supplement: 400 mcg daily
    • Pregnancy:
      • Advice to take a prenatal multiple micronutrient supplement daily:
        • Folic acid: 400 mcg but not exceed 1000 mcg
        • Vitamin D: 400 – 600 IU (10 – 15 mcg)
        • Iodine: at least 150 mcg
    • Breastfeeding:
      • Advice to take a micronutrient supplement daily. The supplement should contain:
        • Iodine: at least 150 mcg
    • Post-menopause:
      • Calcium : 800mg – 1300 mg/day for bone health
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