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You have a patient who is very health-conscious and regularly ingests a large number of vitamins in mega doses and herbal therapies on a daily basis. She is a strict vegetarian as well. She is going to attempt pregnancy and wants your advice regarding her diet and nutrition intake. Which of the following is true regarding diet recommendations in pregnancy?

ABecause herbal medications are natural, there is no reason to avoid these dietary supplements in pregnancy
BIt is recommended that in pregnancy the majority of the protein consumed be supplied from animal sources
CRoutine supplementation of vitamin A is necessary during pregnancy because dietary intake alone does not provide sufficient amounts needed during pregnancy
DDuring pregnancy, vegetarians obtain sufficient amounts of vitamin B12 in their diet needed for the fetus
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