If an obese woman is 6 months pregnant and has gained about 8 lbs so far, her health care provider should recommend that she
a. try to maintain her current weight throughout the rest of her pregnancy
b. continue to gain weight at about the same rate throughout the pregnancy
c. increase her weight gain to achieve weight gain in the recommended range
d. plan food choices carefully and gradually lose weight during pregnancy
Ans: b. continue to gain weight at about the same rate throughout the pregnancy
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