Which of the following is true about protein intake during pregnancy?

A. The RDA for protein increases by about 25 grams per day over that for the nonpregnant state.
B. Women probably do not get enough protein in typical diets to meet their total needs for pregnancy.
C. The RDA for protein increases by about 10 to 15 grams per day.
D. The RDA for protein increases by about 5 to 10 grams per day.


Answer: A. The RDA for protein increases by about 25 grams per day over that for the nonpregnant state.

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