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What is the recommended daily caloric increase in the 2nd trimester of pregnancy?
What is the recommended daily caloric increase in the 2nd trimester of pregnancy?
- 340 kcal/day
- 452 kcal/day (correct)
- 612 kcal/day
- No increase
How much protein should a pregnant woman ingest per day during pregnancy?
How much protein should a pregnant woman ingest per day during pregnancy?
- 2 g/kg/day
- 0.5 g/kg/day
- 1.1 g/kg/day (correct)
- 1.5 g/kg/day
What percentage of total caloric intake should proteins constitute during pregnancy?
What percentage of total caloric intake should proteins constitute during pregnancy?
- 10-15%
- 30-35%
- 40-45%
- 20-25% (correct)
Which trimester shows an increase in maternal weight gain and a reduction in the risk of small for gestational age infants?
Which trimester shows an increase in maternal weight gain and a reduction in the risk of small for gestational age infants?
For a non-pregnant adult woman, what is the recommended protein intake per day?
For a non-pregnant adult woman, what is the recommended protein intake per day?
What is the recommended daily caloric increase in the 3rd trimester of pregnancy?
What is the recommended daily caloric increase in the 3rd trimester of pregnancy?
What is the recommended daily intake of iron for pregnant women?
What is the recommended daily intake of iron for pregnant women?
Which vitamin does not see an increase in Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) during pregnancy?
Which vitamin does not see an increase in Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) during pregnancy?
What is the recommended daily intake of magnesium for pregnant women?
What is the recommended daily intake of magnesium for pregnant women?
How can excessive intake of vitamin D impact newborns?
How can excessive intake of vitamin D impact newborns?
What is the total iron loss in pregnancy?
What is the total iron loss in pregnancy?
What is the full-term duration of a pregnancy in weeks?
What is the full-term duration of a pregnancy in weeks?
Pregnant women who are drug or alcohol abusers, vegetarians, smokers, or anorexic/bulimic are at increased risk of:
Pregnant women who are drug or alcohol abusers, vegetarians, smokers, or anorexic/bulimic are at increased risk of:
What is a common risk factor for intrauterine growth retardation and low birth weight baby?
What is a common risk factor for intrauterine growth retardation and low birth weight baby?
What should pregnant women avoid for safe food handling and to prevent foodborne illnesses?
What should pregnant women avoid for safe food handling and to prevent foodborne illnesses?
What is recommended to minimize the risks of excess energy intake during pregnancy?
What is recommended to minimize the risks of excess energy intake during pregnancy?
Which group of pregnant women is at an increased nutritional risk?
Which group of pregnant women is at an increased nutritional risk?
