Amother should do all of the following except:

a.
avoid gaining over 35 pounds
b.
avoid alcohol
c.
avoid smoking
d.
increase calorie intake by 500 calories to support the unborn fetus

A mother should do all of the following EXCEPT increase calorie intake by 500 calories to support the unborn fetus. Correct D

In general, pregnant women need between 2,200 calories and 2,900 calories a day . The first trimester does not require any extra calories.  During the second trimester, she should consume an additional 340 calories a day and for the third trimester additional 450 calories. However, the calories intake for a pregnant women depends on several factors like: the body mass index, or BMI, before pregnancy, the rate at which she gains weight, age and appetite.