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MyPyramid.gov (June 21, 2020).

The MyPyramid.gov site says "One size doesn't fit all. MyPyramid Plan can help you choose the foods and amounts that are right for you." But, they do not have options for women to enter if they are breastfeeding! The MyPyramidTracker.gov collects many more details, but still does not have options for women to enter if they are breastfeeding. The flexibility of the My Pyramid Tracker program and all the factors taken into consideration are impressive. However, it is not surprising when the calorie intake exceeds the recommended amount by a large factor (maybe 500 calories) -- for a nursing mother, who may be nearly the sole source of nutrition for a possibly 20 pound baby. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends breastfeeding for at least one year, and millions of mothers in the United States are making the choice to breastfeed their children. I would like to see breastfeeding mothers' needs accommodated in your website so they can most effectively determine how to eat correctly for themselves and their children. I realize this is a new program and understand that this might have been overlooked, but I hope to see this change made as soon as possible. Sincerely
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