An adolescent female of gynecologic age of 3 years becomes pregnant.Her prepregnancy BMI was 19.0.According to the IOM, how much weight should she try to gain during her pregnancy?

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Before her pregnancy, this girl's BMI would be interpreted as underweight; therefore, she should attempt to gain from 28 to 40 pounds, with a goal toward the upper part of the range.A BMI over 29 would require a weight gain of 15 pounds.For a BMI between 26.1 and 29, the goal would be the upper end of the 15- to 25-pound range.For a normal BMI of 19.8 to 26, the goal would be the upper end of the 25- to 35-pound range.

An Adolescent Female of Gynecologic Age of 3 Years Becomes