Elsa is due to give birth to a boy in June. Before she became pregnant, Elsa weighed 195 pounds, which was in the obese BMI range. According to her physician, Elsa should gain no more than ________ pounds during her pregnancy.

A. 20
B. 25
C. 15
D. 30


Answer: A

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