Which Statement Correctly Describes Maternal Energy Balance and Milk Composition

question 37

Multiple Choice

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.

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