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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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Pregnant and lactating mothers need_____ mg of dietary calcium per day
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The correct answer is  Ans. d (1000 mg) (Ref. Park Textbook of PSM 22nd/pg.590; table 29)PREGNANCYLACTATION# Extra calories - 300,# Extra calories - 550 (0 to 6 months) 400 (6 to 12 months),# Extra proteins - 15 g,# Extra proteins - 25 gm (0 to 6 months) 18 gm (6 to 12 months),# Calcium 1000 mg/day,# Calcium 1000 mg/day, iron - 30 mg/day,# Iron - 38 mg/day,# Folic acid - 150 mg/day.# Folic acid - 400 mg/day.