Carole Ann is overweight (her BMI is 28) and is expecting her first child. Her obstetrician has told her that her optimal weight-gain range during pregnancy is __________ pounds.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


Ans: 15 to 25 pounds

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