A Nursing Mother Needs at Least _____ a Day to Receive

question 58

Multiple Choice

A nursing mother needs at least _____ a day to receive all the nutrients required for successful lactation.

• A) 1200 kcal 
• B) 1400 kcal 
• C) 1800 kcal 
• D) 2000 kcal 
• E) 2400 kcal

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Definitions:

Digestive Activity

The complex process of breaking down food into absorbable components in the digestive system.

Salivary Activity

The production and release of saliva from the salivary glands in the mouth, which aids in digestion and helps maintain oral health.

Sympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system that activates the body's rapid involuntary response to dangerous or stressful situations, often referred to as "fight or flight" response.

Parasympathetic Nervous System

A division of the autonomic nervous system that promotes relaxation and functions under normal, non-stressful conditions.