Despite NHS guidelines advising limits on extra calories, majority of pregnant women are eating too much
Tempting...!
Despite being told not to overindulge in pregnancy, most mums-to-be are still eating too many calories. One in three admit pregnancy is their excuse for treating themselves and 89% confessed to enjoying between 400 and 600 extra calories a day.
Just over 1,100 mums-to-be were asked about their eating habits by MyVoucherCodes.co.uk. Over half, 52%, admitted they consumed between 400 and 500 extra calories on top of the recommended 2,000 a day. A further 37% munched on even more – between 500 and 600 extra calories.
Only 12% of mums-to-be were aware of the NHS guidelines and 39% admitted eating foods they considered “indulgent” while pregnant. Of the 26% who experience cravings, 12% wanted savoury foods while 42% had more of a sweet tooth.
It’s just during the last three months of your pregnancy that you’ll need a few extra calories – but only around 200. Find out more about your pregnancy diet needs and how what you eat could affect the gender of your baby.
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