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Why Are Calcium Needs for the Mother Not Increased During

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Why are calcium needs for the mother not increased during lactation?


A) The newborn infant is born with a six month supply of calcium in the skeleton.
B) Calcium absorption is increased to meet additional needs.
C) Calcium in breast milk comes from bone and is restored to bone shortly after weaning.
D) The calcium content of breast milk is very low,compared to other mammals.

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