How do kilocalorie needs vary by different trimesters?

What will be an ideal response?


Women who begin pregnancy at a healthy weight need to eat an additional 340 kilocalories to gain between one-half and 1 pound weekly from this point until birth. During the third trimester, a woman who began her pregnancy at a healthy weight needs an additional 450 kilocalories daily.

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Vitamin ________ protects polyunsaturated fatty acids from being damaged by free radicals.

A. E B. D C. B-12 D. K

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Dietary intake goals for a nutrient with an RDA and UL should be set at the RDA, but less than the UL

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Calcium, iron, and zinc and a daily source of vitamin B12 are key nutrients for

A) toddlers who are picky eaters. B) female toddlers. C) vegetarian toddlers. D) carnivore toddlers.

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All of the following dietary factors decrease LDL cholesterol EXCEPT:

1.mono- and polyunsaturated fats. 2.trans fats. 3.whole-grain products. 4.nuts.

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