Textbook Problem

_______ Assume Minh, who weighed 123 pounds and was 5′4″ tall prior to pregnancy, is diagnosed with gestational diabetes at 25 weeks of gestation. She is referred to a registered dietitian for medical nutrition therapy. Which of the following statements of advice would be appropriate for the dietitian state related to Mirth’s dietary intake?

1. a. Eat only carbohydrates that are not white.
2. b. Reduce salt intake to a minimum.
3. c. Reduce calorie intake to less than 1900 calories per day.
4. d. Distribute carbohydrate intake across meals and snacks.