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Conception, Pregnancy, and Birth

Question 9 • MI-Contemporary Health

Which statement represents a healthy choice for a pregnant woman?

Answer
A
A mother eats twice as much to support her growing fetus.
B
A mother switches from drinking liquor to beer while pregnant.
C
A mother with gestational diabetes decides to limit her sugar intake.
D
A mother gains 5 to 8 pounds over the course of her pregnancy

Explanation

Limiting sugar intake can help manage gestational diabetes and support a healthy pregnancy. Eating twice as much is not necessary; pregnancy generally calls for a modest increase in calories, not double. Beer still contains alcohol, so switching from liquor does not make drinking safe. Gaining only 5 to 8 pounds is below the usual recommended range for most pregnancies.

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