A woman usually eats an 1800-calorie diet. She is now in the second trimester of her pregnancy. Which of the following best describes the caloric nutritional needs for this woman during the second and third trimester?
a. 1800 calories
b. 2100 calories
c. 2400 calories
d. 2700 calories
Answer: b. 2100 calories
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1. True 2. False