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A breastfeeding teen needs about ________ more calories a day than a pregnant teen. Question 2 options: a) 1000 b) 200 c) 1200 d) 800

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The correct answer is B. 200

A breastfeeding teen needs more calories than a pregnant teen because they need to be continually lactating in order to feed the baby so they need the energy from extra calories and in addition breastfeeding actually burns calories. 200 calories more is substantial.

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