Nutritional requirements generally go up during pregnancy. Which nutritional requirement proportionally increases the most during pregnancy?
A) Calories B) Protein C) Iron D) Vitamin A
A
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According to the DRIs, pregnant women do not need additional calories until the second trimester. An extra 340 cal/day is recommended during the second trimester. An extra 452 cal/day is recommended during the third trimester.
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a. fluids that have accumulated overnight can be expelled. b. bronchial openings are still more fully open after a night's rest. c. appetite will be stimulated for a meal after fluid is expelled. d. the empty stomach reduces gagging.
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