Which statement characterizes energy needs during pregnancy?

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The enhanced work of pregnancy, such as the growth and development of the fetus, an enlarged uterus, increased blood volume, and possible physical activity, can raise the woman's basal metabolic rate by up to 25%. Therefore, there is a higher demand for energy during pregnancy, and the need for energy is proportionally greater than for most other nutrients. The increased energy needs are also different at the beginning and end of pregnancy, with greater needs during the second and third trimester, and the increase in energy needs may differ between teenage and older women.

Which Statement Characterizes Energy Needs During Pregnancy