Caloric Needs During Pregnancy Higher Than Thought
by Jon Henshaw
Reuters reports:
Pregnancy is associated with a rise in energy needs to support adequate weight gain and increases in metabolism. This increased need is not completely offset by reductions in physical activity, so women need to compensate by increasing the amount of calories in their diet, new research confirms.
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