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Nutrition During Pregnancy to Support a Healthy Mom and Baby

Food and Nutrition

02/16/2022 08:00 AM EST

 

By Dennis Anderson-Villaluz, MBA, RD, LDN, FAND, nutrition advisor, and Julia Quam, MSPH, RDN, ORISE health policy fellow, of the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion

Good nutrition before, during, and after pregnancy is essential for a healthy mom and baby. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025 dedicates a chapter to women who are pregnant and breastfeeding. Health professionals can use this guidance to better understand unique nutritional needs and develop strategies to support healthy dietary patterns during pregnancy.

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The old adage should always apply: Treat the person and not the disease. Preventing, identifying, and treating hypertension should be about much more than just measuring blood pressure and prescribing medicine. Instead, addressing high blood pressure should be an exemplar of comprehensive, person-centered care — promoting greater overall health, well-being, and personal resilience.

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Rockville, MD 20852
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Preventing and Treating High Blood Pressure Is About More Than Just the Numbers
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Food and Nutrition

02/17/2022 12:00 PM EST

Health and Well-Being Matter is the monthly blog of the Director of the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. 

The old adage should always apply: Treat the person and not the disease. Preventing, identifying, and treating hypertension should be about much more than just measuring blood pressure and prescribing medicine. Instead, addressing high blood pressure should be an exemplar of comprehensive, person-centered care — promoting greater overall health, well-being, and personal resilience.

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These emails include updates on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and other food and nutrition topics.

Twitter Follow @HealthGov on Twitter for the latest updates from ODPHP!

Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
1101 Wootton Parkway, Suite 420
Rockville, MD 20852
OASH - Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion

Preventing and Treating High Blood Pressure Is About More Than Just the Numbers
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02/17/2022 12:00 PM EST

Health and Well-Being Matter is the monthly blog of the Director of the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. 

The old adage should always apply: Treat the person and not the disease. Preventing, identifying, and treating hypertension should be about much more than just measuring blood pressure and prescribing medicine. Instead, addressing high blood pressure should be an exemplar of comprehensive, person-centered care — promoting greater overall health, well-being, and personal resilience.

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