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Food and Nutrton Gudelnes for Healthy Pregnant and Breastfeedng Women A background paper Food and Nutrton Gudelnes for Healthy Pregnant and Breastfeedng Women: A background paper Citation: Ministry of Health. 2006. Food and Nutrition Guidelines for Healthy Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women: A background paper. Wellington: Ministry of Health. Published in April 2006 Revised November 2008 (mercury and allergy content updated) by the Ministry of Health PO Box 5013, Wellington, New Zealand ISBN 978-0-478-31778-7 (Print) ISBN 978-0-478-31779-4 (Online) HP 4232 This document is available on the Ministry of Health’s website: http://www.moh.govt.nz – Food and Nutrton Gudelnes for Healthy Pregnant and Breastfeedng Women: A background paper Foreword Good nutrition is important for all New Zealanders, but it assumes an even greater importance for women when they are pregnant or breastfeeding their infant. Pregnancy is a time when nutritional needs are higher, and meeting those needs has a positive effect on the health of both the mother and her unborn baby. The effects of nutrition while the foetus is developing during pregnancy last for a lifetime, and we want to see children inherit a legacy of good health for the future. We also want to see women enjoying a healthy pregnancy without the negative effects of poor nutrition on their health, and in the best possible nutritional state to support breastfeeding. Breastfeeding is the best and safest way to feed infants, and women and families need to be given all the advice and support possible to assist them in establishing and continuing breastfeeding for at least the first six months of the infant’s life. This background paper brings together all the key areas of food and nutrition affecting the health of pregnant and breastfeeding women. It is intended that health practitioners, educators and caregivers will use this paper and the accompanying health education booklets, Eating for Healthy Pregnant Women and Eating for Healthy Breastfeeding Women, to provide sound advice and support to pregnant and breastfeeding women and their families to achieve a healthy lifestyle. Food and Nutrition Guidelines for Healthy Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women: A background paper supports three of the key priorities in the New Zealand Health Strategy, and along with the other background papers in the series of population group-specific background papers, forms an important technical basis for implementing the Healthy Eating– Healthy Action Strategy. Dr Don Matheson Deputy-Director General Public Health Directorate Food and Nutrton Gudelnes for Healthy Pregnant and Breastfeedng Women: A background paper Acknowledgements The Ministry of Health would like to thank all those who have contributed to the development of this document. In particular, thanks go to Dr Jane Coad, Dr Janet Weber, Kathryn Beck, Dr Kathy Kitson, and Zirsha Wharemate from Massey University. The many individuals and groups who gave feedback as part of the public consultation process and the specialists who provided advice have shaped this background paper significantly. The Ministry of Health appreciates the assistance of the many people who have had input during the process. The preparation of this document was led by Christine Stewart from the Non-Communicable Disease Policy Group at the Ministry of Health, with technical assistance from many other staff of the Ministry of Health, especially Mary-Louise Hannah, Elizabeth Aitken and Mari Skar Manger. v Food and Nutrton Gudelnes for Healthy Pregnant and Breastfeedng Women: A background paper
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