Current recommendations for nutrition during pregnancy focus on avoidance of undernutrition because the placenta does not perform well if the mother's nutritional status is poor.

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The statement is not correct,but the reason is correct.Previous recommendations focused on avoidance of undernutrition and inadequate weight gain.However,current primary concern has shifted to obesity and excess weight gain.New guidelines are based on body mass index categories.Addressed are factors that affect pregnancy before conception and continue through the first year postpartum.

Current Recommendations for Nutrition During Pregnancy Focus on Avoidance of Undernutrition