The Association for Dietetics in South Africa (ADSA) undertakes a number of activities to promote the visibility of Registered Dietitians as people who provide accurate, science based information on nutrition. The overall message and supporting messages are outlined below.
Overall Messages
- The importance of optimum nutrition before and during pregnancy for both mother and baby
- The benefits of consulting with a dietitian before and during pregnancy
Supporting Messages
- The long-term implications of poor nutrition before and during pregnancy
- The risks of excessive or inadequate weight gain during pregnancy
- Dietitians can provide advice on the nutritional need of women before and during pregnancy
- Micronutrients - a must-have in healthy pregnancy eating plans
Contact Details
- Should you require further information or any of the visuals in high resolution please email lesley@protactic.co.za or lauren@protactic.co.za
Articles available in Word and pdf format (download)
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| Dietitians help pregnant women to achieve healthy eating targets |  |
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| Good nutrition for short and long term health | |
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| About some key vitamins and minerals | |
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| Weight gain - not too much and not too little | |
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High resolution images available from Protactic
please email lesley@protactic.co.za or lauren@protactic.co.za
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