Which of the following nutritional recommendations concerning fluids is accurate?
1. A woman's daily intake should be 6 to 8 glasses of water, milk, and/or juices.
2. Coffee should be limited to no more than 2 cups, but tea and cocoa can be con-sumed without worry.
3. Only aspartame among the artificial sweeteners has not been associated with any maternity health concerns.
4. Water with fluoride is especially encouraged because it reduces the child's risk of tooth decay.
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1. Correct. Six to eight glasses is still the standard, of the right fluids.
2. Incorrect. All caffeine containing beverages, including tea, cocoa, and some soft drinks should be avoided or drunk only in limited quantities.
3. Incorrect. Artificial sweeteners, including aspartame, have no ill effects on the normal mother or fetus. However, mothers with PKU should avoid aspartame.
4. Incorrect. There is no evidence that prenatal fluoride consumption reduces childhood tooth decay. It still helps the mother, though.
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