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Question

If a woman’s estimated energy requirement (maintenance) is 2,000 kcal/day, what should her target total daily energy intake be during the first six months of exclusive breastfeeding, and what is the recommended total daily fluid intake in liters?

Accepted Answer

Approximately 2330 kcal/day for energy and about 3.8 liters/day of fluids.

Answer

Approximately 2000 kcal/day for energy (no extra calories needed) and about 4.5 liters/day of fluids.

Answer

Approximately 2700 kcal/day for energy and about 1.5 liters/day of fluids.

Answer

Approximately 2400 kcal/day for energy and about 2.5 liters/day of fluids.