Extra calories required during pregnancy state is: March 2010: (A) 100 kcal/day, (B) 200 kcal/day, (C) 300 kcal/day, (D) 400 kcal/day
Answer is C. Ans. C: 300 kcal/day Extra calories requirement: During pregnancy:+300 kcal During first 6 months of lactation:+550 kcal During next 6 months of lactation:+400 kcal