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?

    <p>2.0</p> 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?

    <p>13 g/day for all age groups</p> 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?

    <p>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</p> 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?

    <p>The demand is met through a combination of n-3 PUFAs from maternal tissues and dietary intake</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Carbohydrate requirements increase during lactation due to the preferential use of glucose by the mammary gland and the need for lactose synthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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