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.
During the third trimester, you still need an additional 300 calories for your growing baby, but maybe as much as 450. Your stomach will probably be feeling crowded and heartburn may be a big problem. Break up your meals into several small ones, and try drinking milk when your heartburn flairs up.