What advice would you give a pregnant 17-year-old girl about her nutrient intake? She needs to control her calorie intake so that she does not gain too much weight. She needs to take a prenatal vitamin supplement to be certain she is getting enough folate She should reduce her exercise levels. should take herbal products instead of nausea medication for morning sickness. She should switch to a meat-based diet.
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