Environmental contaminants, including pesticides and heavy metals, can pass into breast milk

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


TRUE

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Suboptimal breastfeeding can lead to jaundice because it can _____. cause a decrease in bilirubin concentration

A. increase the intestinal absorption of bilirubin B. lead to increased passage of meconium C. ? D. decrease the hepatic circulation of bilirubin E. increase fecal weight

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What tongue movement, which limits an infant's ability to accept solid foods, usually begins to recede around 4 to 5 months of age?

A) the suckling reflex B) the extrusion reflex C) spitting D) burping

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Excess amounts of most fat-soluble vitamins are

A. stored in the liver or adipose tissue. B. stored in the pancreas. C. excreted via the kidneys. D. All of the choices are correct.

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Ron's diet lacks niacin. He hasn't developed pellagra, because he consumes a high-protein diet that contains plenty of ________, the precursor for niacin.

A. tryptophan B. alanine C. beta-carotene D. alpha-tocopherol

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