Which of the following is true of alcohol consumption during pregnancy and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD)in children?
A) Mothers with alcohol use disorder almost always have children with FASD.
B) Only women who binge drink during pregnancy have children with FASD.
C) A minimum of 8 oz. of alcohol daily during pregnancy is typically required for the child to develop FASD.
D) The American Academy of Pediatrics states that no amount of alcohol during pregnancy is safe.

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The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that pregnant women should not consume alcohol at all during their pregnancy. Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is caused by prenatal exposure to alcohol, and the risk is increased with greater amounts and frequency of alcohol consumption. However, there is no set threshold for the amount of alcohol required to cause FASD, and even small amounts of alcohol can be harmful to the developing fetus.

Which of the Following Is True of Alcohol Consumption During