Nutrition Through The Life Cycle
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Author: Brown, Judith E.
Publisher: Cengage Learning,
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Introduction: The weight management is an important aspect post pregnancy due to an increased weight during pregnancy. There are mechanisms of fat store reduction during lactation but they are not sufficient to return to pre pregnancy weight. Therefore, lactating mothers should choose a diet that is rich in essential nutrients but does not add to the overall weight of the body.
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