Nutrient intakes during pregnancy, lactation and after the cessation of lactation in a group of Australian women.

摘要: 1. The dietary intakes of twenty-six women were investigated during their first pregnancy, at 6–8 weeks post-partum and 6 months or after the cessation breast-feeding.2. Of this group, sixteen subjects apparently breast-feeding satisfactorily post-partum, as judged by average weekly weight gain infants (202 g).3. Changes in food consumption nutrient intake studied, together with changes body-weight activity. did not consume more calories pregnancy. It appeared that was a result advice received plus some curtailment activity There an increase nutrients lactation.4. Intakes iron third trimester pregnancy ascorbic acid lactation 1.9 ± 0.3 mg (16%) 26 7.3 (26%) respectively below allowances recommended (Australian) National Health Medical Research Council. significance these is discussed.5. No difference detected diets who breast-fed compared those not.