A nurse is reinforcing dietary teaching with a client who is at 12 weeks of gestation. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?

A. "Eat 40 milligrams of protein-rich foods per day.": Protein intake is important during pregnancy, but 40 milligrams is an unusually low amount. The recommended amount is generally higher, around 71 grams of protein per day during pregnancy. B. "Increase your dietary intake by 500 calories per day.": The general recommendation for calorie increase during pregnancy is about 300 calories per day, not 500. 500 calories per day may be recommended in specific situations, but it is not the typical guideline. C. "Consume 600 micrograms of folic acid per day.": This is the correct recommendation. The CDC and other health guidelines recommend that pregnant individuals consume 400-600 micrograms of folic acid daily to prevent neural tube defects. D. "Limit your caffeine intake to 700 milligrams per day.": Caffeine intake should generally be limited to around 200-300 milligrams per day during pregnancy, not 700 milligrams, as high caffeine intake can have adverse effects on pregnancy outcomes.