Assume Minh, who weighed 123 pounds and was 5'4'' tall prior to pregnancy, is diagnosed with gestational diabetes at 25 weeks of gestation. She is referred to a registered dietician for medical nutrition therapy. Which of the following statements of advice would be appropriate for the dietician state related to Minh's dietary intake?
a. eat only carbs that are not white
b. Reduce salt intake to a minimum
c. Reduce calorie intake to less than 1900 calories per day
d. Distribute carb intake across meals and snacks
Ans: d. Distribute carb intake across meals and snacks
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