title: The role of micronutrients in pregnancy.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  The antenatal shared care model has become increasingly popular among Australian women as the preferred mode of pregnancy care. General practitioners are often asked by their pregnant women patients about the nutrients needed during pregnancy.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  This article discusses the role of various micronutrients and trace elements needed in pregnancy, and provides daily intake recommendations of these nutrients as a reference point.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Much attention has been given to micronutrients such as folate and iron, but less regard to other trace elements that are also important in pregnancy. Encouraging a balanced diet and ensuring the adequacy of these micronutrients is essential for minimising pregnancy complications. However, GPs should also be aware of the maximum level of recommended intakes and any possible adverse effects.
authors.affiliation: University of New South Wales, Australia. celim@unswalumni.com
authors.forename: Chi Eung Danforn
authors.initials: CE
authors.lastname: Lim
authors.forename: Ming Fong
authors.initials: MF
authors.lastname: Yii
authors.forename: Nga Chong Lisa
authors.initials: NC
authors.lastname: Cheng
authors.forename: Yiu Kwan Maria
authors.initials: YK
authors.lastname: Kwan
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001315:Australia; D019587:Dietary Supplements; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D018977:Micronutrients / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009751:Nutritional Requirements; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D011295:Prenatal Care; D014131:Trace Elements / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D018977:Micronutrients; D014131:Trace Elements