If a pregnant woman wishes to avoid having a child with fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS), what should she do?
A) avoid drinking alcohol, since no safe level of drinking while pregnant has been established.
B) avoid only binge drinking, since only binge drinking is associated with FAS.
C) drink no more than the equivalent of one ounce of alcohol per day.
D) drink no more than the equivalent of two ounces of alcohol per day.
Ans: A) avoid drinking alcohol, since no safe level of drinking while pregnant has been established.
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