A 17-year-old girl who is a vegetarian has just become pregnant. What advice should she be given about her nutrient intake during pregnancy?
a. She needs to control her calorie intake so she doesn't gain very much weight
b. She needs to take a prenatal vitamin supplement to be certain she is getting enough folate.
c. She should reduce her exercise level because it will burn too many calories.
d. She should take herbal products instead of nausea medicines for morning sickness.
e. She should switch to a meat-based diet.
b
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