[Current questions concerning nutrition during pregnancy].

Maternal nutrition during pregnancy is known to influence the health state of the offspring during the whole lifetime. The paper discusses in details the sequelae of the imbalanced energy intake and the role of fats. Out of the micronutrients the effects of retinol, vitamins of the B-group, calcium, iron, iodine and magnesium are discussed and attention is called to the action of the high sodium intake. Finally, the principles of the nutritional recommendations in pregnancy are presented.