Additional daily energy requirement during the first six months of a lactating woman is -: (A) 350 K calories, (B) 450 K calories, (C) 550 K calories, (D) 600 K calories
Answer is D. - the energy requirements of women are increased during pregnancy and lactation. - additional 600 kcal daily is needed during first six months of lactation. Reference: Park's textbook of preventive and social medicine, 23rd edition, pg no:633 <\p>