Question

During pregnancy, protein needs a. increase by an additional 40 grams or so of protein per day. b. increase to 1.1 g/kg of body weight. c. remain 0.8 g/kg of body weight, resulting in a slow increase as the woman gains weight. d. remain 0.8 g/kg of body weight throughout the first and second trimesters, then increase to 1.8 g/kg of body weight in the third trimester.

Answer 1

Answer:

Increase to 1.1 g/kg of body weight.

Explanation:

The gestation period in human being is nine months. After the full development of fetus- the parturition results out the fetus from the mother's womb.

The body of the mother needs extra protein and nutrients during the gestation period for the proper development of the fetus. The protein requirement of the mother during the gestation period is fulfilled by the increases of the 1.1 g of protein by increases in the body weight.

Thus, the correct answer is option (c).