Shelly was following a low-carbohydrate (25 grams CHO/day) diet for weight loss prior to conceiving, and now that she is pregnant she knows that she has to eat more. How many more grams of carbohydrate should Shelly plan to eat per day?

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During pregnancy, women need more nutrients and energy to support the growing fetus. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends that pregnant women consume at least 175 grams of carbohydrates per day to meet the increased energy demands. However, since Shelly was following a low-carbohydrate diet before pregnancy, increasing to 175 grams per day may be difficult for her. Therefore, a more reasonable increase would be to consume 150 grams of carbohydrates per day to ensure adequate nutrient intake for herself and the developing fetus.

Shelly Was Following a Low-Carbohydrate (25 Grams CHO/day) Diet for Weight