Calculating Appropriate Calorie Levels

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Gestational Diabetes: Calculation of Appropriate Calorie Levels

Frame:Small Medium Large
Height in inches:
Prepregnancy weight in pounds:
Age :
Activity level: BedrestAmbulatory Moderate Exercise
Trimester:First TrimesterSecond or Third Trimester

Ideal Body Weight: pounds
Daily Energy Needs : Calories

Calculation of Nutrient Distribution
Using Above Daily Energy Needs

Nutrient Percent of total Calories Daily Grams of Nutrient

Carbohydrate grams

Protein* grams

Fat grams

Use % Protein for a woman with compromised renal function

All calculations must be confirmed before use. The suggested results are not a substitute for clinical judgement. Neither Focus Information Technology nor any other party involved in the preparation or publication of this site shall be liable for any special, consequential, or exemplary damages resulting in whole or part from any user's use of or reliance upon this material.

REFERENCE:
*Guidelines for Care, California Diabetes and Pregnancy Program,2002

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