A lactating mother in Jamaica is advised to increase her daily energy intake. By approximately how many additional kilocalories per day should she increase her intake during the first six months of breastfeeding?

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Question

A lactating mother in Jamaica is advised to increase her daily energy intake. By approximately how many additional kilocalories per day should she increase her intake during the first six months of breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

500 kcal — Award 1 mark for correctly stating that lactating mothers require approximately 500 additional kilocalories per day during the first six months. A is incorrect — 200 kcal is insufficient for milk production. B is incorrect — 350 kcal is below the recommended additional intake. D is incorrect — 800 kcal exceeds the recommended additional intake for lactation.

Answer

350 kcal

Answer

200 kcal

Answer

500 kcal

Answer

800 kcal

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