Recommended Nutrients During Pregnancy
| Nutrient | Recommendation (Extra = Above RDA) | Maximum/Total amount |
| Energy | Increase by 200 kcal (840 kJ) per day in last trimester only. | RDA |
| Proteins | Extra 6 g per day | 51 g per day |
| Thiamin | Increase in line with energy; increase by 0.1 mg per day | 0.9 mg per day |
| Riboflavin | Needed for tissue growth; extra 0.3 mg per day | 1.4 mg per day |
| Niacin | Regular supplementation/diet of substance. No increase required. | RDA |
| Folate | Maintain plasma levels; extra 100 µg per day | 300 µg per day |
| Vitamin C | Replenish drained maternal stores; extra 120 mg per day | 50 mg per day |
| Vitamin D | Replenish plasma levels of vitamin 10 µg per day. | RDA |
| Calcium | Needs no increase | RDA |
| Iron | Extra 3 mg per day needed | RDA |
| Magnesium, zinc, and copper | Normal supplementation or consumption. | RDA |
| Iodine | Extra 100 µg per day. | 250 µg per day |
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