Dietary recommendations for the lactating woman include:
a. A minimum of 800 mg of calcium daily
b. Avoidance of gas-forming foods
c. Supplemental vitamins and minerals
d. At least 500 calories more than the pre-pregnancy diet
ANS: D
A well-balanced diet with an additional 500 calories per day should be adequate for the breastfeeding woman. There is no need to eliminate specific foods from the diet unless it clearly bothers the infant. The recommended daily allowance for calcium is 1200 mg.
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Subtract:
What will be an ideal response?
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