The recommended energy intake in the second and third trimesters is the sum of the energy requirement for a nonpregnant woman and a daily addition of about _____ kcal in the second and _____ kcal in the third trimesters, respectively.

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The DRIs for energy needs for pregnancy add 340 to 360 kcal/day during the second trimester and another 112 kcal/day during the third trimester.These increases accommodate not only the growth of both the mother and fetus during the pregnancy but also an increase in the mother's metabolic rate.

The Recommended Energy Intake in the Second and Third Trimesters