To produce human milk, a lactating woman needs ________.

A. twice as much dietary protein as needed during pregnancy
B. twice as much dietary iron as needed during pregnancy
C. 100 - 200 extra kcal per day above pre-pregnancy needs
D. additional fluid daily
E. All of these choices are accurate.


Answer: D

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