Both the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) recommend exclusive breastfeeding for the first ______ months of life and continuation of breastfeeding in addition to foods through at least the first ______ months of life.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


Answer: 6; 12

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