Why do most women need additional kcalories during lactation?
A) After delivery the maternal fat stores are not available to fuel milk production.
B) Maternal fat,stored during pregnancy,is usually insufficient to fuel all of milk production.
C) The requirements for alpha-linolenic acid and linoleic acid increase.
D) There is no need for additional kcalories as the body becomes more efficient in using the kcalories from the diet.
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