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>
Nutrition and health
Additional intake of 300 K. Cal
Additional intake of 500 K. Cal
Additional intake of 650 K. Cal
No extra K. Cal
Additional intake of 300 K. Cal