Nutrition Through the Life Cycle (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781305628007
Author: Judith E. Brown
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 7, Problem 2RQ
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Introduction: Breast feeding is an important phase in the life of both the mother and the infant. Breast milk provides the necessary nutrients, immunological functions, and psychological support to the growing infant in his early stages of development. It also has several benefits to the mother like burning the calories gained during pregnancy and also relaxation of the body by the release of oxytocin hormone.
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