Vignette #1 Maya and Bob have been married for 5 years, have graduated from college, and have decided to start a family. Maya's mother gives her a book, How to Have a Successful Pregnancy . Bob and Maya are eager to start reading the book and give their baby the best start in life possible. Let's see how much you already know by answering the following questions.
Bob is concerned about Maya and urges her to start eating more food, especially high-fat foods. Which recommendation about weight gain during pregnancy is correct?
A) It is important that Maya begin to eat about 250 extra calories each day.
B) It is important that Maya double her protein intake during the first trimester.
C) Maya does not need additional calories until the second and third trimesters.
D) Maya should take a vitamin A supplement during the first trimester.
E) Maya should increase her calories to account for the greatly increased energy demands during pregnancy.

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Maya does not need additional calories until the second and third trimesters. During the first trimester, the caloric needs do not significantly increase, and it's more important to focus on nutrient-rich foods rather than increasing calorie intake.

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