Which statement correctly describes maternal energy balance and milk composition?
A. Protein-calorie malnutrition usually compromises the composition of milk.
B. Milk production stops whenever there is a negative calorie balance.
C. Milk production can occur regardless of the calorie balance of the mother.
D. Protein-calorie malnutrition results in an energy deficit that reduces the volume of milk.
E. A high-fat diet greatly changes the protein and carbohydrate content of milk compared with a normal diet.
Answer: D
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