Which nutritional recommendation about fluids is accurate?
a. A woman's daily intake should be eight to 10 glasses (2.3 L) of water, milk, and/or juice.
b. Coffee should be limited to no more than 2 cups, but tea and cocoa can be con-sumed without worry.
c. Of the artificial sweeteners, only aspartame has not been associated with any ma-ternity health concerns.
d. Water with fluoride is especially encouraged because it reduces the child's risk of tooth decay.
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A Eight to 10 glasses is the standard for fluids; however, they should be the right fluids.
B All beverages containing caffeine, including tea, cocoa, and some soft drinks, should be avoided or drunk only in limited amounts.
C Artificial sweeteners, including aspartame, have no ill effects on the normal mother or fetus. However, mothers with phenylketonuria should avoid aspar-tame.
D No evidence indicates that prenatal fluoride consumption reduces childhood tooth decay. However, it still helps the mother.
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