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Protein and Amino Acid Requirements in Lactation

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Protein and Amino Acid Requirements in Lactation

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Where is part of the increased nitrogen (N) needed to produce milk assumed to come from?

Urine
Dietary protein (correct)
Colon
Fat

How is the protein requirement increase associated with lactation estimated according to the text?

Protein to fat conversion ratio
Milk production index
NPN to protein conversion factor
Factorial estimation (correct)

How is Choline intake likely affected during lactation?

Decreased intake
Unchanged intake
Increased intake (correct)
No impact on intake

What is the bioavailability factor used in the calculation of extra folate intake by lactating women?

2.0 (B) Signup and view all the answers

Based on the information provided, what is the Adequate Intake (AI) for linoleic acid (an n-6 fatty acid) during lactation?

13 g/day for all age groups (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to the information provided, which of the following statements about n-3 fatty acid status during lactation is correct?

Lactating women have lower plasma and RBC lipid DHA levels, which may reflect normal physiological responses to changes in endocrine status, lipoprotein and lipid metabolism, and nutrient transfer (B) Signup and view all the answers

Based on the information provided, which of the following statements about the demand for n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) in human milk is correct?

The demand is met through a combination of n-3 PUFAs from maternal tissues and dietary intake (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to the information provided, which of the following statements about carbohydrate requirements during lactation is correct?

Carbohydrate requirements increase during lactation due to the preferential use of glucose by the mammary gland and the need for lactose synthesis (C) Signup and view all the answers