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Postgrad Med. 1987 Jan;81(1):301-5, 308. |
Key issues in nutrition. From conception
through infancy.
Fahey PJ, Boltri JM, Monk JS.
Pregnant and lactating women and infants are at nutritional risk because of
their special needs; both require adequate dietary nutrition and, often,
dietary supplementation. For example, the mother's increased requirements for
iron, calcium, folic acid, and vitamin D usually must be met with increased
milk intake and multivitamin-with-mineral supplements. Since the pregnant and
the lactating woman can pass both nutrients and nonnutrients to the child, she
should be advised on a well-balanced, high-quality diet that is free of drugs
or other additives that may be harmful. Although either breastfeeding or the
use of formula may fulfill energy and protein needs, the infant may require supplemental
vitamins K and C, fluoride, and iron.
PMID: 3809044 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]