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Pregnancy nutrition quiz

How much do you know about eating for pregnancy?

Ten questions on calories, caffeine, nutrients and food safety. Each answer shows its source.

Question 1 of 10

How many extra calories a day does the 1st trimester need?

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Pregnancy nutrition, set up for you.

  • Choose Pregnancy nutrition as your goal.
  • Alma turns calorie counting off by default and applies pregnancy nutrient targets.
  • Caffeine starts at a 200 mg daily default.
  • Alma’s coach never suggests fasting or a calorie deficit.
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Questions

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Where do the answers come from?

From the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the National Academies, the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, the FDA, the CDC and ACOG. Each answer links to its source.

Is this a medical assessment?

No. It’s a quick check of general pregnancy nutrition facts. Your care team can tell you what applies to you.

Which nutrients matter most in pregnancy?

Folate, iron, iodine, choline, protein and omega-3 fats all matter more in pregnancy. Needs for most of them go up.

Sources

Written by Alma from the primary sources below and reviewed November 13, 2026. This is general information, not medical advice. Your care team knows your pregnancy, so check questions with them. Editorial standards

  1. USDA and HHS. Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020-2025, Chapter 5 and Table A2-3
  2. ACOG Committee Opinion 462. Moderate Caffeine Consumption During Pregnancy (2010)
  3. Institute of Medicine and National Research Council. Weight Gain During Pregnancy: Reexamining the Guidelines, Table S-1 (2009)
  4. National Academies. Dietary Reference Intakes: Macronutrients and water (summary table)
  5. NIH Office of Dietary Supplements. Dietary Supplements and Life Stages: Pregnancy
  6. FDA and EPA. Advice about Eating Fish
  7. CDC. Safer Food Choices for Pregnant Women

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