Calorie Intake for a Pregnant Woman Based on Activity Level

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00:00Calorie intake for a pregnant woman based on activity level.

00:04Calorie intake during pregnancy is not one size fits all, it varies based on how active

00:09you are.

00:10If you have a sedentary lifestyle with minimal physical activity, your calorie need are modest.

00:15In the second trimester, add about 200 to 250 extra calories per day.

00:20By the third trimester, increase that to 300 to 350 calories.

00:24For a more greatly active lifestyle, including light exercise or regular walking, we will

00:29need a bit more, increase by 250 to 300 calories in the second trimester and 350 to 400 calories

00:36in the third trimester.

00:37If you are highly active, left engaged in intense exercise or having a physically demanding

00:41job, your calorie need increase significantly.

00:44In the second trimester, add 300 to 350 extra calories and in the third trimester, aim for

00:49400 to 450 extra calories.

00:51Adjusting your calorie intake based on your activity level helps manage weight gain.

00:56Tailor your diet for your pregnancy.