Which of the following statements is true regarding infant feeding?
A. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of a child's life.
B. Cows' milk can be introduced safely when the child is 3 months old.
C. Working mothers should avoid breastfeeding.
D. Because of its immunological benefits, infant formula is preferred over breast milk.
Answer: A
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Humans need vitamin B-6 for ________.
A. amino acid metabolism B. magnesium absorption C. vitamin C synthesis D. carbohydrate excretion
Betty is constipated. She generally has bowel movements only twice a week. To help relieve her constipation without taking medications, Betty should
A. reduce her intake of whole-grain breads and cereals. B. reduce her intake of fruits and vegetables. C. increase her intake of refined carbohydrates. D. increase her intake of foods that contain insoluble fiber.
Which of the following is not considered a vital statistic?
a. cause-specific death rate b. fetal death rate c. infant mortality rate d. drug-usage rate