Dietary Guidelines for Women in Early Pregnancy I. Light, palatable meals. 2. Eat small and frequent meals. Ensure adequate intake of carbohydrate-rich foods. Eat more folic acid-rich foods and take folic acid supplements. V. Stop smoking and alcohol. I. Increase the intake of fish, poultry, eggs, lean meat and seafood as appropriate. Increase the intake of milk appropriately. Eat iron-rich foods regularly. Maintain appropriate weight gain by moderate physical activity. V. Abstain from smoking and alcohol, and eat less stimulating food. I. Increase the intake of fish, poultry, eggs, lean meat and seafood. Drink more milk and soup as appropriate. 3. Diversify food during the puerperium, but not in excess. Avoid smoking and alcohol, strong tea and coffee. Scientific activities and exercise to maintain a healthy weight.