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Title: INCREASED DIETARY ENERGY AND PROTEIN INTAKES PARALLEL MILK PRODUCTION IN LACTATING ADOLESCENTS

Author
item MONTANDON, CORINNE - BAYLOR COLL OF MEDICINE
item KATTNER, SANDRA - BAYLOR COLL OF MEDICINE
item KERTZ, BARBARA - BAYLOR COLL OF MEDICINE
item Motil, Kathleen

Submitted to: International Congress of Nutrition
Publication Type: Abstract Only
Publication Acceptance Date: 8/18/1997
Publication Date: N/A
Citation: N/A

Interpretive Summary:

Technical Abstract: To determine the nutrient needs of lactating (L) adolescents we estimated dietary nutrient intakes of 10 L, 16 nonlactating postpartum (NL), and 11 nulliparous (NP) adolescents at 6 wk intervals between 6 and 24 wk postpartum. Measured food consumption was recorded for 3 consecutive days. Daily nutrient intakes were estimated from food records using a nutrient database. Milk production (MP, g/d) determined by test weighing, averaged 448 +/- 170 g/d. Dietary intake results (Mean +/- SD, *p<0.05) are shown: Nutrient Group of Adolescents RDA L NL NP Energy (kcal) 2025 +/- 581* 1642 +/- 438 1764 +/- 465 2200 Fat (g) 77 +/- 25 65 +/- 20 65 +/- 20 Carbohydrate (g) 263 +/- 84 215 +/- 64 239 +/- 73 Protein(g) 75 +/- 25* 53 +/- 16 59 +/- 16 45 5Calcium (mg) 852 +/- 396 631 +/- 266 779 +/- 375 120 Iron (mg) 13 +/- 5 13 +/- 8 12 +/- 4 15 Zinc (mg) 11 +/- 4 8 +/- 3 10 +/- 6 12 Vitamin B6 (mg) 1.6 +/- 0.7* 1.3 +/- 0.4 1.3 +/- 0.4 1.5 Folate (mug) 258 +/- 149 200 +/- 90 188 +/- 85 165 Energy, protein, and B6 intakes were higher in L than in NL and NP adolescents. Energy (p<0.06) and protein (p<0.10) intakes of L adolescents were associated positively with maternal MP. These data suggest that adequate nutrient intakes are essential for successful lactational performance.