No change in energy efficiency in lactation

Insights from a longitudinal study

Bibliographic Data

ID17702189
AuthorsRichard L Bender (0000-0003-2933-6117, Department of Anthropology University of Colorado Boulder Boulder Colorado 80309, corresponding author), Heather S Williams (Department of Anthropology University of Colorado Boulder Boulder Colorado 80309), Darna L Dufour (0000-0002-6710-1047, Department of Anthropology University of Colorado Boulder Boulder Colorado 80309)
Year2017
Volume29
Issue6
Publication date2017-08-17
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueAmerican Journal of Human Biology (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1042-0533 • E-ISSN: 1520-6300
PublisherWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1002/ajhb.23051
PMID28816374
OpenAlexW2748655918
LanguageEN
References cited36

We found no support for the idea that lactating women undergo an increase in energy efficiency to support the energy costs of lactation

Animal science · Biology · Breastfeeding · Efficient energy use · Lactation · Pregnancy · Breastfeeding Practices and Influences · Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues · Demography · Medicine · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet · Pediatrics

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