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Hindustan Times
19-05-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Should you eat more during pregnancy? Dietician shares what eating for two really means
In pregnancy, it is commonly believed that a woman needs to 'eat for two.' It pushes the narrative towards eating more, which often topples into unhealthy overeating or binge eating in an attempt to nourish both the mother and the growing fetus but is doubling your intake really the right approach? Not quite. Nutrition during pregnancy is more about quality than quantity. The saying 'eat for two' is not a free pass to give in to all your pregnancy cravings, especially when it comes to junk and processed foods. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Avni Kaul, dietitian, nutritionist and Founder of Nutri Activania, shared the right approach to nutrition that supports both maternal health and foetal development. Avni said, 'Most people think that a pregnant woman should consume food for two, but that is not the case. As per the Nutrient Requirements for Indians given by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) expert committee, a pregnant woman with normal weight and a sedentary lifestyle requires an additional 350 Kcal in the second and third trimesters. This additional calorie requirement can be easily fulfilled by adding a snack or meal providing 350 Kcal. Protein requirements increase by 8–10 grams in the second trimester and by 18–22 grams in the third trimester.' ALSO READ: Essential nutrients in single serving for pregnant women: Try these 3 smoothie recipes The dietician further shared a detailed guide that covers all the essentials, from a trimester-wise plan to an overall nutritional breakdown: The table given below gives the amount of different food groups that pregnant women should include in their diet to ensure the consumption of a balanced diet. Cereals & Millets 260 876 Pulses& Legumes 90 290 Vegetables, Roots & Tubers 200 70 Roots & Tubers 100 58 Green Leafy Vegetables 150 67 Fruits 150 80 Egg 50 74 Dairy 400 288 Nuts & Oilseeds 40 206 Cooking oil & Fats 20 180 Source: ICMR – NIN Expert Committee, Dietary Guidelines for Indians - 2024 Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions about a medical condition.
Al Etihad
05-05-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
Abu Dhabi a great launchpad for startups to succeed
6 May 2025 00:15 Mays Ibrahim (ABU DHABI)Hub71 has brought the Google for Startups Accelerator Program to Abu Dhabi, underlining on the UAE capital's ambition to become a launchpad for AI-driven companies with global scale. Tailored for 25 high-potential startups within the Hub71 ecosystem, the programme offers a robust three-month course focused on scalable growth strategies and optimising business models. As part of the collaboration, startups across the broader Hub71 community will also gain access to Google Cloud credits, with top performers in line to receive up to $300,000 in credits – the highest tier of credits offered will also provide participating startups with tailored growth playbooks and access to its global mentor network, connecting founders with seasoned experts and industry leaders. In an interview with Aletihad, Hub71 CEO Ahmed Alwan noted that this partnership builds on the momentum of Hub71+AI, an initiative launched last year to accelerate the development of Abu Dhabi's AI ecosystem. This programme supports Hub71's mission to provide AI startups with everything they need to scale from Abu Dhabi, including world-class mentorship, technical support and cloud infrastructure, he added that the collaboration with Google sends a strong signal about Abu Dhabi's appeal to businesses with global cited the emirate's strong connectivity, regulatory agility and significant capital base, with $2 trillion in assets under Avni, Google's Vice President of Government Affairs & Public Policy for Emerging Markets, lauded Abu Dhabi as a "great launchpad for startups to succeed". He noted that a recent study by the Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government, supported by Google, confirmed that Abu Dhabi offers a cohesive AI ecosystem, backed by world-class infrastructure, a supportive regulatory environment and an AI-first also cited research by PwC, projecting that AI will inject $320 billion into the Middle East economy by 2030. In the UAE, other He added that small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are poised to play a key role in the UAE's AI-driven economic 2030, the UAE could be home to about 1 million SMEs, forming both a growing business segment and a potential customer base for AI startups, Avni Messerschmidt, Google's Head of Developer Ecosystems in EMEA, highlighted the global success of the Google for Startups Accelerator, which has supported over 1,700 startups since 2016. Among them are 19 unicorns – privately held startups valued at over $1 billion – and one decacorn, a company that has reached a $10 billion valuation."But what's even more humbling… is actually the 97% survival rate. These companies still thrive and build and provide so many economic opportunities," Messerschmidt ahead, Alwan noted that Hub71 aims to deepen its role as a gateway for high-potential startups to scale from Abu Dhabi, with a focus on AI and other strategic sectors that align with national priorities. Last year, Hub71 received over 3,000 startup applications, selecting only around 50 to join its highly competitive programme, according to Alwan.
