Author Question: The lactating mother is counseled by the nurse to eat adequate amounts of meat and legumes. What ... (Read 14 times)

tth · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

The lactating mother is counseled by the nurse to eat adequate amounts of meat and legumes. What level will this help to increase?

a. Potassium
b. Chloride
c. Magnesium
d. Phosphorus

Question 2

The body uses 22 common amino acids, but 9 of them must be obtained from protein in the diet. What are these proteins considered?

a. Essential
b. Basic
c. Fundamental
d. Primary

bbburns21 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Phosphorus should be increased during pregnancy and lactation.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Essential amino acids must be consumed in the diet, because the body cannot make them.