Nutrition Through the Life Cycle (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781305628007
Author: Judith E. Brown
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Introduction: Lactating mothers need to monitor their nutrient intake as it is beneficial to both the mother and the infant. A vegan diet is a healthy option for a lactating mother as long as she ensures to include food items or supplements of vitamins and other nutrients that are not met by her daily intake and adequately nourishes herself.
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