The nurse is preparing a prenatal class about infant feeding methods. The maternal nutritional requirements for breastfeeding and formula-feeding will be discussed. What statement should the nurse include?

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Breastfeeding does require a continued high intake of protein and calcium to support milk production and meet the nutritional needs of both the mother and the infant. Formula-feeding mothers do not necessarily need to protect their health with extra calcium, but they do need to ensure they have a balanced diet to maintain their own health and provide adequate nutrition to their baby. Simply consuming any source of food without attention to nutritional value is not sufficient for producing breast milk. While protein is important for all individuals, formula-feeding mothers do not require a higher intake to avoid fatigue.

The Nurse Is Preparing a Prenatal Class About Infant Feeding