During lactation, many of the nutrient values go either up or down. Compared with those of pregnancy, what are the Recommended Dietary Allowances during lactation?
A) Lower for vitamin D C) Higher for calcium
B) Lower for protein D) Lower for iron
D
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In a healthy woman, the recommendation for iron decreases during lactation (9 mg) from pregnancy (27 mg). There is no change in the recommendation for vitamin D, protein, and calcium.
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