What is considered a normal Body Mass Index (BMI)?

A. Avoiding strong or unusual odors can help reduce nausea and vomiting associated with morning sickness. Many pregnant women are particularly sensitive to smells, and minimizing exposure to odors from cooking, perfumes, or chemicals can help alleviate symptoms.

B. Drinking large amounts of fluids with meals may worsen nausea. Instead, it is recommended to drink small amounts of fluids between meals to stay hydrated without triggering vomiting.

C. Eating larger portions at each meal can increase nausea and vomiting. Smaller, more frequent meals are more effective in managing morning sickness by preventing the stomach from becoming too empty or overly full.

D. Fiber is important for preventing constipation during pregnancy. Reducing fiber intake is not recommended, as it does not alleviate morning sickness and may lead to other digestive problems.

A. While cooked bacon and eggs can be safe if prepared properly, ordering breakfast foods does not inherently protect against foodborne illness. Undercooked or improperly handled eggs and meats can still carry pathogens like Salmonella.

B. Ordering a hamburger medium rare increases the risk of exposure to bacteria such as E. coli, which may survive if the meat is not cooked to a safe internal temperature (160°F / 71°C for ground beef).

C. Using antibacterial hand sanitizer before eating helps reduce the presence of harmful bacteria on your hands, which is a common route for foodborne illness. Hand hygiene is an effective preventive measure, especially when dining out, before handling food, or after touching potentially contaminated surfaces.

D. Eating chicken salad at room temperature is unsafe because perishable foods held in the “danger zone” (40°F–140°F) allow bacteria to multiply rapidly. Chicken salad should be kept refrigerated until consumption to prevent foodborne illness.