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Extra Energy allowances needed per day during pregnancy 300 kcals

054. The extra energy allowances needed per day during pregnancy is:

1. 150 KCals

2. 200 KCals

3. 300 KCals

4. 550 KCals

Answer

3. 300 KCals

Reference

Park 18th Edition Page 459

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Discussion

Recommended energy intake in kcal/day is

Ä For man : 2900

Ä For woman : 2200

Ä For Pregnant woman : 2500

Ä For lactating woman (till 6th month): 2750

Explanation

The extra energy needed per day is 300 kcals

Comments

The recommended protein intake (in gms/day) are

Ä For man : 60

Ä For woman : 50

Ä For Pregnant woman : 65

Ä For lactating woman (till 6th month) : 75

Tips

The fat intake (in gms/day) needed is

Ä For man and woman : 20

Ä For Pregnant woman : 30

Ä For lactating woman (till 6th month) : 45

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