53. A 16-year-old high school student comes to the office because she thinks she is pregnant. A urine pregnancy test is positive and pelvic examination confirms an 8-week gestation. She has no medicalproblems and takes no medications, but she admits that her diet is poor. She does not smoke cigarettes. She is 157 cm (5 ft 2 in) tall and weighs 54 kg (120 lb). Hematocrit is 36%. She asks you what shecan do to remain healthy during the pregnancy. Regarding nutrition during pregnancy, the patient should be advised of which of the following?A) If she feels she is overweight, it would be prudent to try to lose weight nowB) The most important trace mineral intake during pregnancy is zincC) She should aim for a total weight gain of 11 kg (25 lb) to 16 kg (35 lb)D) She should eat a diet composed of 35% carbohydrates, 45% fat, and 20% proteinO E) She should ingest at least 5000 U of vitamin A daily00000

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