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What should pregnant women eat to make their babies smarter?

Asked by:Anne

Asked on:Apr 02, 2026 10:42 PM

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  • Asha Asha

    Apr 02, 2026

      What should pregnant women eat to make their babies smarter? ? Every expectant mother pays special attention to nutrition during pregnancy and thinks about how to eat the most beneficial food. fetus healthy development. So, what can pregnant women eat to make their children smarter?

      The percentage of energy provided by fat in the diet of pregnant women should be 20%-30%, of which saturated fatty acids should provide less than 10% of energy, while monounsaturated fatty acids and polyunsaturated fatty acids should provide 10% of energy respectively. Also, the ratio of omega-6 fatty acids (linoleic acid) to omega-3 fatty acids (linolenic acid) in polyunsaturated fatty acids is 4-6:1. In other words, pregnant women should not only pay attention to the total dietary fat intake, but also ensure that the proportion of fatty acids is appropriate.

      Among them, the intake of linolenic acid is more important. This is because linolenic acid has negative effects on the fetal brain, retina, skin It is very important to maintain healthy kidney function. Long-term deficiency of linolenic acid can affect attention and cognitive development. From 26 weeks of fetal life to two years after birth, it is the most important stage for the development of the human brain and retina. Since the mother's body is the fetus and baby It is the main provider of nutrition, so mothers during pregnancy and lactation should pay special attention to the intake of linolenic acid. 》》》  from nipple7Aspects of personality and fortune

      Linoleic acid is found in almost all vegetable oils, while linolenic acid is only found in a few oils such as soybean oil, linseed oil, and walnut oil. Among them, walnut oil not only contains linolenic acid and phospholipids, but is also rich in vitamin E and folic acid. Pregnant and lactating mothers may wish to eat more.

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