Discuss the factors that influence the rate of transmission of HIV from the mother to the child through breastfeeding.
What will be an ideal response?
The transmission of HIV type 1 from the mother to the child through breastfeeding is well documented. Factors that contribute to the rate of transmission of HIV through breastfeeding include strain of HIV, maternal illness, immune status and viral load, duration of breastfeeding (timing of transmission), primary infection of the mother during the breastfeeding period, exclusive breastfeeding versus mixed feeding, mastitis, maternal vitamin deficiencies (A, C, E, or B vitamins), and the availability of antiretroviral therapy.
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_____ has high rates of children with stunted growth
a. Asia b. The Caribbean c. The U.S. d. a and b e. a, b, and c
Describe how vitamin C, iron, and copper interact to allow metalloenzyme function to proceed.
What will be an ideal response?
Milk that is low in fat and produced first in a nursing session is known as
A) colostrum. B) hindmilk. C) final milk. D) foremilk.