The RDA for Calcium During Lactation Is the Same as for a Non-Pregnant

question 71

Multiple Choice

The RDA for calcium during lactation is the same as for a non-pregnant non-lactating woman.Why?

• A)Newborns are quickly weaned off breast milk so the mother does not require very much additional calcium for milk production.
• B)Calcium to support the growth of a newborn's skeleton is derived from the maternal skeleton and is quickly regained after weaning.
• C)Calcium to support the growth of a newborn's skeleton is NOT derived from the maternal skeleton so additional calcium to maintain bone health is not required.
• D)All the calcium required for the first 6 months of an infant's life is present in the skeleton at birth.

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