A weight gain of 15 to 25 pounds during pregnancy is recommended for
a. a teenage girl.
b. an overweight woman.
c. an underweight woman.
d. all women regardless of weight.
B
A weight gain between 15 and 25 pounds during pregnancy is recommended for a woman who is overweight prior to pregnancy (BMI 25.0-29.9). Pregnant teens and underweight women should gain 28 to 40 lbs. Recommended ranges for weight gain are based on prepregnant weight and individual variables.
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