kottke.org on Nostr: A recent study estimates that a human pregnancy demands 50,000 calories, ...
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"content": "A recent study estimates that a human pregnancy demands 50,000 calories, “significantly more than the researchers expected.” The fetus only needs 4% of the energy — “the other 96% is extra fuel required by a woman’s own body.” https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/16/science/pregnancy-energy-costs.html?unlocked_article_code=1.tU0.YIXD.zW_IyGUc_o6m",
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