A nurse is caring for a young adult client who is discontinuing birth control pills and wishes to start a family. Which of the following statements by the nurse is an appropriate dietary guideline?

"Increase your caloric intake before pregnancy to stabilize your metabolism."

"Increase folic acid to 400 micrograms per day prior to getting pregnant."

"Increase your total intake of seafood to 20 ounces per week."

"Decrease ascorbic acid in your diet."