Jane Smith (and her husband) sought medical care for persistent nausea and vomiting throughout the day. Following a pregnancy test and medical examination, the doctor determined that she was in the 5th week of pregnancy. Following this report, Jane's husband remarked, You will have to stop eating potato chips and eat more healthy foods.. What is the best response the doctor could make?
a. I agreeit is important to eat high-fiber foods..
b. I agreedrink lots of water with meals..
c. I recommend that you continue to eat foods that you can tolerate and that will help you gain weight..
d. I suggest you eat a very small amount of chips to reduce your salt intake and prevent high blood pressure problems..
Question 2
The best weight gain advice for normal-weight women is that:
a. women should gain approximately 0.5 lb/week throughout the pregnancy.
b. women should not gain in the first trimester but gain approximately 1 lb/week in the other two trimesters.
c. women of different races gain weight at different rates throughout pregnancy.
d. approximately 3-5 lbs should be gained in the first trimester and gradual, consistent gains thereafter.
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