Jenna is due to give birth to a girl in February.Before she became pregnant,Jenna weighed 105 pounds,which was in the underweight range for her height.Based on this information,her physician will recommend that she gain ______ pounds during her pregnancy.

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The recommended weight gain during pregnancy depends on the pre-pregnancy BMI (body mass index) of the mother. In this case, since Jenna was underweight before pregnancy, it is recommended that she gains 28 to 40 pounds during her pregnancy in order to ensure a healthy pregnancy outcome for both her and her baby. Therefore, option D is the correct answer.

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