Which statement is correct concerning protein intake by pregnant women?
a. Women need twice as much protein when pregnant as they did prior to pregnancy

b. Pregnant women need 25 grams of protein per day over nonpregnant requirements.
c. Pregnant women do not need additional protein during pregnancy.
d. Consuming large amounts of protein during pregnancy lowers the risk of pregnancy-induced hypertension.
e. A ten percent increase in protein during pregnancy reduces the risk of pica.


b

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