The nurse is advising an active pregnant woman on nutritional needs to maintain a healthy pregnancy. What would the nurse state is the average total additional energy (calorie) requirement during pregnancy?
A) 1,500 to 2,000 calories per day
B) 2,000 to 2,500 calories per day
C) 2,500 to 3,500 calories per day
D) 3,500 to 4,000 calories per day
C
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The average total additional energy (calorie) requirement is about 2,500 to 3,500 calories per day. Changes in daily physical activity are individual, leading either to an increase or a decrease in energy used throughout the pregnancy.
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