Which cultural belief by Cuban American pregnant patients may lead to excessive weight gain?
1) Eating coffee grounds to relieve morning sickness
2) Eating fruit to ensure a smooth complexion
3) Eating for both the mother and the fetus
4) Eating craved foods or the baby is marked by the shape of the craved food
ANS: 3
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