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Title: Which statement is true regarding breast- and formula-feeding of infants?
Post by: jsutherland119 on Jan 18, 2018
Which statement is true regarding breast- and formula-feeding of infants?
 
  a. Breast milk offers immunologic benefits.
  b. Cow's milk and formula are more easily digested than breast milk.
  c. Breast-fed infants tend to have more deposits of subcutaneous fat.
  d. Cow's milk can be started at 3 to 4 months of age.


Title: Which statement is true regarding breast- and formula-feeding of infants?
Post by: LyraBurroughs on Jan 18, 2018
A
Breast milk has several benefits over commercially prepared formulas, including immunologic benefits, and is more easily digested because of small curds than those found in cow's milk and formula. Breast milk also enhances the absorption of fat and calcium and is readily available and economical.