CHAPTER 15 Special Considerations in Sports Nutrition Food for...

CHAPTER 15

Special Considerations in Sports Nutrition

Food for Thought 15.2: The Pregnant Athlete

Virginia has been referred to you by her gynecologist. Virginia's doctor is concerned because, not only has she not gained any weight in her first trimester, she has actually lost 4 pounds. Her doctor's second concern is that her recent blood test revealed that she is now anemic. Virginia enjoys swimming three times per week, yoga twice a week, and walking with her girlfriends twice a week. She states that she is feeling great and is having fun being active. Virginia claims that she has been eating more lately; she has added a midafternoon snack of fresh fruit, and a glass of milk before bed. You ask her to record a 3-day food log and email it to you as soon as possible.

Question 3. Which macronutrients and micronutrients should you focus on when analyzing her 3-day food log?