Marissa is in the 4th month of her first pregnancy. Although she has no major health problems, her pre-pregnancy BMI was 32.2. Based on this information, she has a high risk of developing ________.

A. megaloblastic anemia
B. osteomalacia
C. hypertension
D. cystic fibrosis


Answer: C

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