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 (ACOG), women carrying twins need approximately 600-800 additional calories per day compared to women carrying singletons. Over the course of a pregnancy, this would result in a total of 35,000 additional calories needed to achieve a 40-pound weight gain.

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