The nurse is counseling a woman in her third trimester about eating enough protein.If the woman already gets her non-pregnant RDA of protein,how much more does she need in her diet?

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The current RDA for protein in the non-pregnant woman is 46 grams.To reach the recommendation for protein in the second half of pregnancy (71 grams),the patient needs to add 25 more grams of protein to her diet daily.

The Nurse Is Counseling a Woman in Her Third Trimester