The Nurse Is Counseling a Group of First-Trimester Patients on Diet

The nurse is counseling a group of first-trimester patients on diet increases that are necessary during pregnancy. Which information would be necessary to tell the pregnant women?

A) An increase of protein is necessary to provide amino acids necessary for fetal development.
B) Protein contributes to the body's overall energy metabolism.
C) The recommended protein during pregnancy is 60 g each day.
D) The increased amount of protein that a pregnant woman needs is 8 g a day.
E) The quality of protein is as important as the amount.