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.
How Much Weight Should You Gain in the 3rd Trimester? 1  Gain 3/4 to 1 pound per week (weight gain often slows during the last month) for a total of 10 to 14 pounds. 2  Consume an extra 300-500 calories a day (for example, a cup of low-sodium tomato juice and a whole-grain bagel spread with low-fat cream cheese).regnancy is one time in your life when you have to pack on the pounds. But it's important to keep your weight within a healthy range for your body type. Here are are some general guidelines to keep your weight gain on track. By the editors of Parents magazine from Parents Magazine. 1  Facebook. 2  Pinterest. 3  Google Plus. 4  Email. 5  Print.