All lactating women with active TB should be
provided with iron and folic acid and other
vitamins and minerals, according to the United
Nations Multiple Micronutrient Preparation, to
complement their maternal micronutrient needs.
Guideline Citation
WHO. Guideline: Nutritional care and support for patients with tuberculosis. Geneva: World
Health Organization; 2013.
Health Organization; 2013.
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