Gabrielle is due to give birth to a boy in March. Before she became pregnant, Gabrielle weighed 140 pounds, which was in the healthy BMI range for her height. Based on this information, her physician will recommend that she gain ________ pounds during her pregnancy.

A. 10 to 20
B. 25 to 35
C. 15 to 25
D. 35 to 45


Answer: B

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