'Eating for two' during pregnancy is a myth — here's how to figure out the right calorie intake for you
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- When it comes to eating during pregnancy, there's a lot more to it than simply "eating for two." In fact, that very concept is a myth.
- Caloric intake needs vary based on the stage of pregnancy.
- 2,200-2,900 calories per day is the recommendation for the average, healthy pregnant person.
During pregnancy, the body goes through many changes to support the growth of another life —and because of that, your nutrition needs to change, too. Though you'll likely have to eat more you might find yourself wondering, how many calories should pregnant people eat a day?
Contrary to what one may think, eating for two doesn’t mean to eat twice as much.
Rather, the general recommendation is to eat about 300 extra calories per day. Specific caloric recommendations per day depend on the stage of pregnancy. See the rest of the story at Business Insider
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