Shouldn the extra servings for pregnant/breastfeeding women come from the Milk and Alternatives group, specifically?
Older nutritional recommendations advised an increase in calcium intake during pregnancy. A more recent review of the available data, conducted as part of the Dietary Reference Intakes process, concluded that hormones adjust calcium absorption efficiency to meet needs. Therefore, calcium intake does not have to be increased during pregnancy and the food intake pattern containing 2 Food Guide Servings of Milk and Alternatives for women aged 19-50y will supply adequate calcium during pregnancy. The recommendation to include an extra 2 to 3 Food Guide Servings each day is to address the energy needs of pregnant and breastfeeding women. This extra food does not have to come from any specific food group. Servings from the Milk and Alternatives group can be chosen if desired.
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