Nutritional Guidelines and Energy Needs During Pregnancy and Lactation for Active Women

Albracht‐Schulte, Kembra; García‐González, Ángela; Wilson, Savanna; Robert-McComb, Jacalyn J.

doi:10.1007/978-3-031-15485-0_21

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“…Complex carbohydrates from whole grains, fruits, and vegetables provide sustained energy and essential nutrients (Schulz and Slavin, 2021). Lactating women should aim for a balanced intake of carbohydrates to meet their energy needs while also ensuring an adequate intake of fiber, vitamins, and minerals (Albracht et al, 2023). Fats, Healthy fats are essential for lactating mothers as they provide concentrated energy and are critical for infant brain development.…”

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Comparative Analysis of Nutritional Strategies for Enhancing Lactation in Nigeria and the Usa

Deborah Aanuoluwa Soyombo

2024

Int. j. appl. res. soc. sci.

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This paper seeks to undertake a comparative analysis of the nutritional strategies utilized in Nigeria and the United States to enhance lactation, with a specific focus on dietary approaches and supplements. Through an exploration encompassing cultural relevance, regulatory approval, effectiveness, and safety of these strategies in both nations, this study endeavors to shed light on the multifaceted landscape of lactation support. In Nigeria, where cultural traditions intertwine with dietary practices, conventional approaches to lactation enhancement often revolve around the consumption of specific foods believed to stimulate milk production. Fenugreek seeds, moringa leaves, and papaya are commonly incorporated into maternal diets, reflecting longstanding cultural beliefs aimed at bolstering lactation. Additionally, traditional soups and stews rich in nutrients derived from fish, meats, and green leafy vegetables play a pivotal role in replenishing maternal health postpartum. In contrast, the United States exhibits a diverse array of dietary approaches and supplements utilized to support lactation, influenced by cultural diversity and healthcare practices. While there is no prescribed "lactation diet," breastfeeding mothers are encouraged to maintain a well-balanced diet comprising fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats. Conversely, in the United States, a myriad of lactation supplements, including herbal formulations and galactagogues, are subject to regulatory oversight by agencies such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), ensuring safety and efficacy. By examining the cultural relevance, regulatory frameworks, effectiveness, and safety of nutritional strategies in Nigeria and the United States, this paper aims to elucidate the nuanced nuances and commonalities underlying lactation support practices. Understanding these disparities and similarities holds immense potential in informing global initiatives aimed at enhancing lactation support systems and addressing the diverse needs of mothers and infants worldwide. Keywords: Lactation, Nutrition, Dietary Approaches, Supplements, Cultural Relevance, Safety.

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Section: Nutritional Strategies For Enhancing Lactationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Comparative Analysis of Nutritional Strategies for Enhancing Lactation in Nigeria and the Usa

Deborah Aanuoluwa Soyombo

2024

Int. j. appl. res. soc. sci.

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The Menstrual Health Manager (MHM): A Resource to Reduce Discrepancies Between Science and Practice in Sport and Exercise

Badenhorst

2024

Sports Med

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Inadequate research on female health and performance; the complexity of the research; low menstrual health literacy of athletes, coaches, and support staff; and ethical and cultural sensitivities are all recognized as barriers to effective health monitoring for females in sports. Frameworks have been developed for academics to follow to help improve the quality of female-specific research. However, a similar resource that enables correct terminology, and use of health monitoring techniques has not been provided for sporting organizations, coaches, support staff or athletes. Therefore, this critical commentary presents a new resource, the Menstrual Health Manager. This resource may be used to determine the level of menstrual health monitoring detail that may be used by organisations, coaches or athletes, and specifies what reproductive health details the data will provide. This resource aims to provide organizations and coaches with a means of understanding the data that inform their decisions for female athletes. Utilization of this resource may aid in the consistent use of terminology and methods for female-specific health monitoring in both sports and research.

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Vegetables as a good source of folic acid and its beneficial role as a dietary supplement: a review

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2024

International Journal of Vegetable Science

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Nutritional Guidelines and Energy Needs During Pregnancy and Lactation for Active Women

Cited by 5 publications

References 111 publications

Comparative Analysis of Nutritional Strategies for Enhancing Lactation in Nigeria and the Usa

Comparative Analysis of Nutritional Strategies for Enhancing Lactation in Nigeria and the Usa

The Menstrual Health Manager (MHM): A Resource to Reduce Discrepancies Between Science and Practice in Sport and Exercise

Vegetables as a good source of folic acid and its beneficial role as a dietary supplement: a review

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