How much weight should women gain during the pregnancy, according to weight status?

What will be an ideal response?


Underweight women should gain 28-40 pounds. Normal weight women should gain 25-35 pounds. Overweight women should gain 15-25 pounds. Obese women should gain 11-20 pounds.

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Human milk is low in vitamin D, which is a key nutrient for bone mineralization, calcium homeostasis, and immune development in infants

a. true b. false

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A high-protein diet may increase your risk for osteoporosis

Indicate whether statement is true or false.

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The American Heart Association recommends eating at least _____ servings of fatty fish per week for CHD risk reduction

a. two b. three c. four d. five

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