Multiple choice

True or false? When pregnant, women should be 'eating for two' and consuming 1000kcals/day extra.

  1. True

  2. False

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The idea of 'eating for two' is a common misconception. Pregnant women do not need any extra calories during the first two trimesters, and only require about 200 to 300 extra calories per day during the final trimester.