IBA resizes image on import?

When I import images into an IBA blank page, the images alway display initially smaller on the page than the actual size of the image. I then have to size them up to the correct size afterwards.
I create and save my images in the exact size I want them to appear in the book (2048 x 1496 jpg). So what exactly is happening when they are imported and can I prevent the resizing to save me the additional step of sizing them back up after import? (I assume I'm not actually losing image resolution due to IBA sizing the images down? Or am I?)
The only time the resizing doesn't happen is if I place my image on a template image place holder on import. Then the image displays as expected right away.
Thanks for any tips.

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and was told iPhoto will automatically downsize all images upon import.
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