Lisa has just found out that she is pregnant. This is her first pregnancy, and she wants to be sure to do everything right. She tells you, "I know I should not have any alcohol, and I have never been a smoker, but what about food? Is there anything I should do differently, or avoid? Which of the following would you include when teaching Lisa about nutrition during pregnancy?
A. "Restrict your total weight gain to 20 lb."
B. "Eat an additional 10 to 15 g of protein a day."
C. "Make sure your total calcium intake is 800 mg per day."
D. "Try to include 15 mg of iron a day through food selections, but stay away from supplements."
E. "Avoid yeast and leafy vegetables for the first three months."
B. "Eat an additional 10 to 15 g of protein a day."
Encourage Lisa to eat an additional 10 to 15 g of protein a day in the form of meat, poultry, fish, eggs, and dairy products.
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