You are presenting a talk on the benefits of breastfeeding to a group of new mothers with a Peace Corps group in Zimbabwe. There have been numerous cases of infant diarrhea within this population over the past several years. Why is breastfeeding especially important under these circumstances?
a. The emotional bonding enhances the overall health of the infant
b. The lactoferrin protein present in breast milk stimulates T-cell immunity
c. The lactadherin protein present in breast milk attacks diarrhea-causing viruses
d. Breast milk as a source of nutrition limits the feeding of other foods, which may be contaminated
c
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A. certain B vitamins. B. fat. C. fiber. D. ketone bodies.
What types of studies have researchers used to examine the effect of inadequate intake of B-vitamins on the ability to exercise? What conclusion has been drawn from these studies?
What will be an ideal response?
What happens to the embryo during the third month of pregnancy?
A. The embryo becomes bigger. B. The embryo transitions into a fetus. C. The embryo transitions into a zygote. D. The embryo may split into two.
What risk factors does the patient present with that might contribute to his diagnosis? (Be sure to consider lifestyle, medical, and nutritional factors.)
What will be an ideal response?