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
Extra calories required during pregnancy state is: March 2010 
Select and explain. 
A. 100 kcal/day, B. 200 kcal/day, C. 300 kcal/day, D. 400 kcal/day
C: 300 kcal/day
Answer: C: 300 kcal/day 
Explanation: 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