Question

2 — nutritional requirements during pregnancy
learning objective: determine the nutritional needs during pregnancy.
during the first trimester, how many calories does an active woman need when she is pregnant?

a.) 1,500 per day

b.) 2,000 per day

c.) 1,800 per day

d.) 2,200 per day

Explanation:

For an active pregnant woman in the first trimester, the calorie requirement is typically around 2,200 per day. Active women have higher energy needs due to physical activity, and during early pregnancy, while the fetus is developing, the increased metabolic demands (along with the woman's activity level) lead to a need for more calories than sedentary or less active pregnant women in the first trimester. The other options (1,500, 2,000, 1,800) are either too low for an active individual or don't align with the nutritional guidelines for active pregnant women in the first trimester.

Answer:

d.) 2,200 per day