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kellyjaisingh · **on:** Aug 21, 2018

Patrice is a first-time mother who is newly pregnant. She and her husband Seth are excited about their new baby on the way. Patrice is a small-framed woman who, based on her doctor's BMI charts, is categorized as underweight. Patrice is also an elite swimmer and runner. She has been working out for the majority of her adult life. Patrice and Seth are both very aware of the importance of good nutrition and the role it plays in health and quality of life. However, they are both unsure of nutrition recommendations for pregnancy and want to provide the best nutrition possible for the new baby. Answer the following question(s) to help Patrice and Seth understand the nutrition recommendations for pregnancy and infancy. After their baby is born, how should Patrice and Seth plan to feed their baby?
A) Breastfeed or feed their baby iron-fortified infant formula for the first 6 months of life
B) Breastfeed for 3 months and then start the infant on iron-fortified rice cereal
C) Introduce sweetened juice at 4 months
D) Breastfeed for the first three months and then switch to whole cow's milk until 12 months

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Patrice is a first-time mother who is newly pregnant. She and her husband Seth are excited about their new baby on the way. Patrice is a small-framed woman who, based on her doctor's BMI charts, is categorized as underweight. Patrice is also an elite swimmer and runner. She has been working out for the majority of her adult life. Patrice and Seth are both very aware of the importance of good nutrition and the role it plays in health and quality of life. However, they are both unsure of nutrition recommendations for pregnancy and want to provide the best nutrition possible for the new baby. Answer the following question(s) to help Patrice and Seth understand the nutrition recommendations for pregnancy and infancy. Patrice is a coffee drinker and enjoys having two cups of coffee in the morning with breakfast. During pregnancy and breastfeeding, what should she do about her coffee drinking?
A) Stop drinking coffee or other caffeinated beverages
B) Continue to enjoy her coffee at her current level of intake
C) Cut her coffee consumption in half
D) Only drink decaffeinated coffee and tea