proportional - one of the quantities in a mathematical proportion. quantity - the concept that something has a magnitude and can be represented in mathematical expressions by a constant or a variable.
The third trimester is when women should eat around 500 extra calories per day. Special Considerations. While the 300 calorie per day example above is just an example, there are some special cases in which a woman might need to adjust her daily calorie intake to fit her needs.
Do not neglect your babyâs health by neglecting your own! Myth: Now that you are pregnant, you should be eating for two. Fact: It is true that your nutrient needs increase, but energy requirements only increase by about 300 calories per day for the second and third trimester of pregnancy. Myth: Gaining less weight during pregnancy will make delivery easier.