Which of the following recommendations for pregnant women and alcohol intake has been issued by the U.S. Surgeon General?
a. They should drink absolutely no alcohol.
b. They should refrain from drinking hard liquor only.
c. They are permitted to ingest no more than 2 drinks per day.
d. They are permitted to ingest small amounts of alcohol during the first 3 months but none thereafter.
e. Organic beer and wine is acceptable.
ANS: A
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