For the First 6 Months of Lactation, What Is the Recommended

question 7

Multiple Choice

For the first 6 months of lactation, what is the recommended energy intake?

• A)200 kcal less than the amount for pregnant women
• B)330 kcal more than the amount for nonpregnant women
• C)550 kcal more than the amount for pregnant women
• D)The same as the amount for pregnant women in the third trimester

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