Requirements in Pregnancy and Lactation

It is claimed (McLester and Darby, 1952, p. 241) that the allowances suggested by the Food and Nutrition Board of the United States National Research Council are sufficiently generous that a food intake which supplies these nutrients will offer the maximal nutritional benefits which may be provided during pregnancy and lactation.  

Reference has been made above under each specific vitamin to special requirements for pregnancy or lactation, if such a discussion is warranted. 

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Crawford, M.A., Hassam, A.G., and Stevens, P.A. (1981) Essential Fatty Acid Requirements in Pregnancy and Lactation with Special Reference to Brain Development, Prog. Lipid Res.20,3l Q. 

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