Quality nutritional intake is essential Caloric allotment is based on ideal body weight. Recommendations are 30 kcal/kg for women with a BMI of 22 to 25, 24 kcal/kg for women with a BMI of 26 to 29, and 12 to 15 kcal/kg for women with a BMI above 30. The recommended overall dietary ratio is 33% to 40% complex carbohydrates, 35% to 40% fat, and 20% protein. This calorie distribution will help 75% to 80% of GDM women become normoglycemic.13