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Pregnancy and lactation

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This chapter deals with the requirements and common dietary problems for the preconceptual period and for pregnancy and lactation, discussing issues such as the role of folate in prevention of neural tube defects.

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Piper, B. (1996). Pregnancy and lactation. In: Diet and Nutrition. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-7244-6_10

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