Health Tip: Avoid Useless Calories During Pregnancy

(HealthDay News) -- While you're pregnant, it's important to eat nutritious foods and to avoid extra calories.

The United States Department of Agriculture recommends avoiding:

• Ice cream, candy and other sugary desserts.
• Sweetened cereals.
• Fried foods, biscuits and hot dogs.
• Fruit drinks, teas and other beverages sweetened with sugar.
• Sugary sodas.