What describes a risk associated with formula feeding?
A) excess protein consumption, which leads to kidney damage
B) lack of bonding and attachment between the infant and his mother
C) formula contamination from poor water sources
D) an increased incidence of neural tube damage from decreased folate
Q. 2What type of formula is available for infants with lactose intolerance?
A) egg
B) soy
C) barley
D) powdered cow's milk
Q. 3What statement accurately describes the use of breast milk banks?
A) Each woman who donates breast milk gives her milk to a specific baby.
B) The women who donate breast milk are screened for hypertension and diabetes.
C) Breast milk from a bank is only used for preterm infants.
D) A breast milk bank is similar to a blood bank in that it collects the milk for donation.
Q. 4What describes the relationship between infant development and nutrition?
A) It is generally easier to overfeed a breastfed infant than a formula-fed infant.
B) Breastfed infants obtain iron-binding proteins that inhibit bacterial infections.
C) Breastfed infants are at high risk of iron deficiency for the first 6 months of life.
D) For optimal development, infants should be transitioned to formula after one year of breastfeeding.
Q. 5What is an advantage of breastfeeding compared with formula feeding?
A) There is no limit to the supply of breast milk.
B) Breast milk provides immunological protection.
C) The mother can be sure the baby is getting enough milk.
D) Breastfeeding is the only way to develop an attachment with the baby.
Q. 6What is colostrum?
A) a clot in the milk duct in the breast
B) a major protein in breast milk
C) a hormone that promotes milk production
D) a milklike substance secreted right after delivery
Q. 7What is the chief reason that breast-fed infants usually need to eat more frequently than formula-fed infants?
A) Breast milk contains less fat.
B) Breast milk is digested faster.
C) Breast milk is less nutrient dense.
D) The amount of milk consumed per feeding is lower in breast-fed infants.