Table 1.
Composition of the basic nutritional supplement for pregnant and lactating women, a skim milk-based, acidified liquid in a 200-ml tetrabox (Vit/Min group)
| Per 100 g liquid | Per daily serving | |
|---|---|---|
| Energy, kcal/kJ | 59 | 120 |
| Protein, g | 2.3 | 4.6 |
| Carbohydrates, g | 12.4 | 24.8 |
| Dietary fiber, g | 0.48 | 0.96 |
| Minerals (ash), g | 0.85 | 1.69 |
| Sodium, mg | 33 | 66 |
| Potassium, mg | 155 | 308 |
| Chloride, mg | 80 | 159 |
| Calcium, mg | 200 | 398 |
| Phosphorus, mg | 105 | 209 |
| Magnesium, mg | 38 | 76 |
| Selenium, mg | 5.0 | 10.0 |
| Micronutrients | ||
| β-Carotene, μg | 1,050 | 2,100 |
| Vitamin D, μg | 2.5 | 5.0 |
| Vitamin E, IU | 3.0 | 6.0 |
| Vitamin C, mg | 25 | 50 |
| Vitamin B1, mg | 0.75 | 1.5 |
| Vitamin B2, mg | 0.85 | 1.7 |
| Niacin, mg | 8.0 | 16 |
| Vitamin B6, mg | 0.7 | 1.4 |
| Folic acid, μg | 200 | 400 |
| Vitamin B12,μg | 0.75 | 1.5 |
| Biotin, μg | 35 | 70 |
| Iron, mg | 7.5 | 15 |
| Iodine, μg | 100 | 200 |
| Copper, mg | 0.13 | 0.26 |
| Zinc, mg | 2.5 | 5.0 |
4.5 g FOS was added to this basic supplement in the FOS group, and 4.5 g FOS plus 0.6 g fish oil containing 200 mg DHA (low EPA, provided by FIS S.A., Switzerland) were added in the DHA-FOS group.