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
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
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.
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