Lactating Women
1. What are the differences in nutritional recommendations between those for pregnant women and those for lactating women? Give reasons for the differences. 2. What benefits does breastfeeding offer to the baby? What benefits does breastfeeding offer to the mother? What are some advantages and challenges of breast feeding? 3. Why is optimal nutrition extremely important during the babies’ first year of life? What are the infants nutrient needs, their (a) energy recommendation, (b) macronutrient and (c) micronutrient recommendations?