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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The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends that pregnant women consume at least 175 grams of carbohydrates per day to ensure adequate fetal growth and brain development. Since Shelly was consuming only 25 grams CHO/day prior to conceiving, she should plan to eat an additional 150 grams of carbohydrates per day during pregnancy to meet the recommendations.

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