During Pregnancy Energy requirement will increase by 300-500 kilo kcals (Normal – 1900-2100 kCal) .Because the growth and physical activities of Fetus and growth in maternal body size.
Protein is essential for growth and maintenance of tissues of mother and foetus. Durning pregnancy, protein requirement will increase from 1 to1.5-1.75gm/kg/day.
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