Additional energy requirement during Pregnancy (Kcalories/day)
Energy requirement MAN WOMAN Sedentary 2300 1900 (kcal/day) Moderate 2700 2200 (kcal/day) Heavy 3500 2900 (kcal/day) Additional energy requirements 2/3rd trimester - + 350 1st trimester- 150 2/3rd trimester - 350 Lactation 0-6 month = +600 6-12 month = +520
+300 kcal
+600 kcal
+350 kcal
+520 kcal
FMGE 2018