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 -: (A) Additional intake of 300 K. Cal, (B) Additional intake of 500 K. Cal, (C) Additional intake of 650 K. Cal, (D) No extra K. Cal
Answer is A. - 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>