Can I eat fats when pregnant?

Can I eat fats when pregnant?

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Can I eat all types when pregnant?

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Mom, fat, as one of the three main macronutrients in diet, should constitute 20 to 35% of the energy value of the diet, which in practice translates into a small addition to main meals, breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Its minimum requirement for a pregnant woman is 30 g.

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Benefits

Healthy fats are important for you because they improve heart health and cholesterol levels. Healthy fats are also essential for the proper development of my brain and eyes, mommy.

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