To achieve a 40-pound weight gain,women with twins need to consume approximately _____ more Calories during pregnancy than do women with singleton pregnancies.

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According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, women with twin pregnancies need to consume approximately 3,000 Calories per day (compared to 300-500 Calories per day for women with singleton pregnancies). This amounts to a total of 35,000 extra Calories over the course of the pregnancy in order to achieve a 40-pound weight gain.

To Achieve a 40-Pound Weight Gain,women with Twins Need to Consume