Underweight (BMI < 18.5) weight gain recommendation?

Underweight (BMI < 18.5) weight gain recommendation?

• A. 28-40 kg
• B. 15-25 kg
• C. 25-35 kg
• D. 11-20 kg

Answer: (A)

When someone is underweight, the goal is to gain more weight during pregnancy to support fetal growth and build maternal energy reserves. The guideline most often cited is about 28–40 pounds total, which is roughly 12–18 kilograms. In the options given, that larger gain range corresponds to the concept of ensuring sufficient overall weight gain for underweight pregnancies, so selecting the higher range reflects aiming for adequate total gain. In practice, emphasis is on providing enough nutrition to support fetal development while monitoring weight trajectory and overall health.

When someone is underweight, the goal is to gain more weight during pregnancy to support fetal growth and build maternal energy reserves. The guideline most often cited is about 28–40 pounds total, which is roughly 12–18 kilograms. In the options given, that larger gain range corresponds to the concept of ensuring sufficient overall weight gain for underweight pregnancies, so selecting the higher range reflects aiming for adequate total gain. In practice, emphasis is on providing enough nutrition to support fetal development while monitoring weight trajectory and overall health.