Jenna is due to give birth to a girl in February.Before she became pregnant,Jenna weighed 105 pounds,which was in the underweight range for her height.Based on this information,her physician will recommend that she gain ______ pounds during her pregnancy.

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The recommended weight gain during pregnancy is based on a woman's pre-pregnancy BMI (body mass index). Jenna's pre-pregnancy weight was underweight, so she should aim to gain 28-40 pounds during her pregnancy to ensure a healthy pregnancy and baby. Option A (18 to 20) is too little weight gain for an underweight woman, while options C (38 to 50) and D (48 to 60) are for overweight or obese women.

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