Breastfeeding women should avoid swordfish, shark, and tuna because they have high _____ levels.
a. mercury
b. iron
c. folate
d. calcium
e. nitrogen
Q. 2A low-birthweight baby has a statistically greater chance of contracting diseases and dying early in life.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 3The American Academy of Pediatrics classifies _____ as a substance that is contraindicated during lactation.
a. alcohol
b. caffeine
c. THC
d. nicotine
e. sugar
Q. 4The best advice to give a healthy person eating a typical diet who is considering a supplement to improve his health is:
a. Choose a supplement that has been approved by the FDA.
b. Spend your money on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean meats, and milk products instead.
c. Buy supplements that have the USP symbol on the label for assurance of safety and effectiveness.
d. Choose a supplement that contains the Tolerable Upper Intake Level for maximum effectiveness.
Q. 5Your best friend had a baby 3 months ago and is anxious to go out on the town with her friends. She is still breastfeeding, but would like to be able to have some drinks. What advice would you give her?
a. It is okay to drink while nursing because it actually helps babies sleep.
b. It is okay to drink while nursing because it increases breast milk production.
c. Pump your milk immediately after drinking and it will be eliminated from your body.
d. Pump milk before going out and use that until the alcohol has been cleared from your system.
e. Drink only beer because babies tolerate it.
Q. 6All of the following supplement preparations should be avoided except those:
a. containing carnitine or inositol.
b. claiming to be high-potency or a therapeutic dose.
c. containing a balance of vitamins and minerals.
d. claiming to be organic or natural preparations with added substances.
Q. 7Alcohol _____ milk letdown by _____ levels.
a. increases; increasing oxytocin
b. increases; decreasing oxytocin
c. increases; increasing prolactin
d. decreases; increasing oxytocin
e. decreases; decreasing oxytocin
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