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What is the recommended daily caloric increase in the 2nd trimester of pregnancy?
How much protein should a pregnant woman ingest per day during pregnancy?
What percentage of total caloric intake should proteins constitute during pregnancy?
Which trimester shows an increase in maternal weight gain and a reduction in the risk of small for gestational age infants?
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For a non-pregnant adult woman, what is the recommended protein intake per day?
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What is the recommended daily caloric increase in the 3rd trimester of pregnancy?
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What is the recommended daily intake of iron for pregnant women?
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Which vitamin does not see an increase in Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) during pregnancy?
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What is the recommended daily intake of magnesium for pregnant women?
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How can excessive intake of vitamin D impact newborns?
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What is the total iron loss in pregnancy?
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What is the full-term duration of a pregnancy in weeks?
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Pregnant women who are drug or alcohol abusers, vegetarians, smokers, or anorexic/bulimic are at increased risk of:
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What is a common risk factor for intrauterine growth retardation and low birth weight baby?
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What should pregnant women avoid for safe food handling and to prevent foodborne illnesses?
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What is recommended to minimize the risks of excess energy intake during pregnancy?
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Which group of pregnant women is at an increased nutritional risk?
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