The nurse is doing client teaching for a new mother who is formula feeding her infant. The client asks about the nutritional value of formula. What would be your best response?
A) Formulas made in the United States have lower nutritional values than are contained in breast milk.
B) Formulas made in the United States need to be supplemented with iron.
C) Formulas made in the United States have minimum nutrient requirements that are more than the nutrient amount provided in breast milk.
D) Formulas made in the United States have the same nutrient value as breast milk.
C
Feedback:
The Infant Formula Act regulates the levels of nutrients in formula, specifying both minimum and maximum amounts of each essential nutrient. The minimum recommended amount is more than the amount provided in breast milk.
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