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“Advice to expectant mothers: you must remember that when you are pregnant, you are eating for two. But you must remember that the other one of you is about the size of a golf ball, so let's not go overboard with it. I mean, a lot of pregnant women eat as though the other person they're eating for…” quote by Dave Barry
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“Advice to expectant mothers: you must remember that when you are pregnant, you are eating for two. But you must remember that the other one of you is about the size of a golf ball, so let's not go overboard with it. I mean, a lot of pregnant women eat as though the other person they're eating for is Orson Welles.”

Dave Barry

About This Quote

Source Essay: The New York Times, 1999

Pregnant women should eat modestly, not as if feeding a large adult.

In simple terms: Eat modestly while pregnant.

Key Takeaway

Practice portion control.

Themes

health humor pregnancy

Mood

playful informative

Type

humorous educational

When to use this quote

  • dieting
  • prenatal care
  • family advice

Key Concepts

nutrition body image

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can humor aid health education?
A Different Perspective

Humor may obscure serious nutritional guidance.

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