Should the two to three additional servings per day recommended for pregnant and breastfeeding women come from a specific food group, such as Milk and Alternatives?
The additional two to three Food Guide Servings are added to the pattern to meet the need for more calories during pregnancy and breastfeeding. A woman can chose these additional servings, according to her preferences, from any of the food groups. For further explanation and examples refer to the following section on Additional Calories.
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