What is the association between breastfeeding and body weight in later life?
What will be an ideal response?
Breastfeeding may offer some protection against excessive weight gain later, although findings are inconsistent. For example, some research suggests that the longer the duration of breastfeeding, the lower the risk of overweight in childhood, while other research conflicts with such findings. Researchers note that many other factors—socioeconomic status, other infant and child feeding practices, and especially the mother's weight—strongly predict a child's body weight.
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B12 deficiency is characterized by:
a. macrocytic anemia. b. microcytic anemia. c. neural tube defects. d. a and b e. a and c
Mr. Avery is a 77-year-old retired engineer. He is 5'10" tall and weighs 171 pounds. He suffered a stroke, which left him with left-sided paralysis, and he is having difficulty swallowing so he is unable to meet his nutritional needs via oral intake at this time
Mr. Avery's physician is hopeful that his swallowing ability will improve in the coming weeks. Which feeding route would be most appropriate for Mr. Avery at this time? a. orogastric b. nasojejunal c. nasogastric d. parenteral
A deficiency of which of the following vitamins increases the risk for cardiovascular disease?
A. niacin B. thiamin C. vitamin B12 D. riboflavin
Which of the following has NOT been shown to improve blood pressure levels?
A) losing weight B) eating more whole grains, fruits, and vegetables C) not smoking or quitting smoking D) drinking 1 to 2 alcoholic beverages per day