This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
Requirement of calcium in pregnancy is (in mg/ day): March 2013 (d, e, h) 
Select and explain. 
A. 600, B. 800, C. 1000, D. 1200
D: 1200
Answer: D: 1200 
Explanation: Ans. D i.e. 1200 The current RDA for calcium intake during pregnancy and lactation is 1,200 mg/day.