Answer the following questions true (T) or false (F)

1. Women are advised to breastfeed exclusively for the first 3 months of their baby's life, and then breastfeed to supplement solid food for the remainder of the first year or longer.

2. Nursing mothers should limit caffeine consumption and avoid illicit drugs, alcohol, smoking, and overly spicy foods.

3. Women who breastfeed are less likely to have type 2 diabetes, certain cancers, and postpartum depression and are more likely to return to their pre-pregnancy weight, compared to women who use infant formula.


1. FALSE
2. TRUE
3. TRUE

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