A woman usually eats an 1800-calorie diet.She is now in the second trimester of her pregnancy.Which of the following best describes the caloric nutritional needs for this woman during the second and third trimester?

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During pregnancy, a woman's caloric needs increase by 300 calories.Someone who usually eats an 1800-calorie diet should increase her caloric intake to 2100 calories (1800 + 300 = 2100).

A Woman Usually Eats an 1800-Calorie Diet