Nutrition: Concepts and Controversies
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ISBN: 9781305886865
Author: Sizer, Frances , WHITNEY, Ellie
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 13, Problem 11SC
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Lactation is the process of secretion of milk from the mammary glands located in the breasts of females. The breastfeeding mothers may experience increased appetite due to feeding the baby thrice or four times a day. Therefore, they require rigorous calorie inputs and should not actually count their calories unless advised by the doctor.
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