A 24 years old primigravida wt = 57 kg, Hb 11.0 gm % visits an antenatal clinic during 2nd trimester of pregnancy seeking advice on dietary intake. She should be advised -
- the energy requirements of women are increased during pregnancy and lactation. - additional 350kcal daily is needed during pregnancy. Reference: Park's textbook of preventive and social medicine, 23rd edition, pg no:633 <\p>
Additional intake of 300 K. Cal
Additional intake of 500 K. Cal
Additional intake of 650 K. Cal
No extra K. Cal
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