By how many additional Kcal is the energy intake recommended to be increased for pregnant women?

Correct option is B

Ans. (b) Sol. During pregnancy, it is generally recommended that a woman increase her energy intake by 200 Kcal per day, particularly in the second and third trimesters. This increase supports the additional energy demands of fetal growth and development.
· Option (a): An increase of 100 Kcal is too low for the energy needs of pregnancy.
· Option (c): While an increase of 400 Kcal may be recommended in some specific cases, it is not the standard guideline for most pregnancies.
· Option (d): 300 Kcal is also higher than the generally recommended increase of 200 Kcal for most pregnant women.