One key strategy that students identify to reduce deaths related to malnutrition in infants and young children is to increase rates of _____
a. vitamin A supplements given to infants
b. iron-fortified formula given to infants
c. breastfeeding
d. food supplements given to infants
e. fortified grain intake
c
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A. vitamin A B. riboflavin C. vitamin B12 D. vitamin C
To eat a fast-food meal is really not consistent with a healthy lifestyle
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following is not a potential risk or side effect of caffeine intake by a mother when pregnant or breastfeeding?
a. Irritability in the infant b. Infant’s iron stores may be impaired c. Increased risk of low-birthweight infant d. Increased risk of stillborn infant e. Impaired cognitive development
Approximately _____ of term infants will become visibly jaundiced with their serum bilirubin levels exceeding 5 to 7 mg/dL
a. 20% b. 30% c. 40% d. 50% e. 60%