The breastfeeding woman whose recommended prepregnant caloric intake was 2000 calories per day needs how many calories per day to meet her current needs?
a. 2300
b. 2500
c. 2750
d. 3000
B
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A 2300 calories is not enough calories to meet her needs.
B The increase for a breastfeeding mother is 500 calories above her recommended
prepregnant caloric intake.
C 2750 calories may be too many calories and may lead to weight gain.
D 3000 calories is too many for this mother and will lead to weight gain.
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