According to demographic research, the woman least likely to ...

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According to demographic research, the woman least likely to breastfeed, and therefore most likely to need education regarding the benefits and proper techniques of breastfeeding, is:
 
  1. 30 to 35 years old, Caucasian, part-time employed outside the home.
  2. less than 25 years old, Hispanic, unemployed.
  3. less than 25 years old, African-American, employed full-time outside the home.
  4. 35 years and older, Caucasian, employed full-time at home.

Question 2

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics' (AAP) recommendations on infant nutrition:
 
  1. infants should be given only human milk for the first 6 months of life.
  2. infants fed on formula should be started on solid food sooner than breastfed in-fants.
  3. if infants are weaned from breast milk before 12 months, they should receive cow's milk, not formula.
  4. after 6 months, mothers should shift from breast milk to cow's milk.

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Answer to Question 1

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1, 2, 4. Incorrect. Women least likely to breastfeed are typically younger than 25, lower-income, lower-educated, employed full-time outside the home, and African-American.
3. Correct. Women least likely to breastfeed are typically younger than 25, lower-income, low-er-educated, employed full time outside the home, and African-American.

Answer to Question 2

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1. Correct. Breastfeeding (human milk) also should be the sole source of milk for the second 6 months.
2. Incorrect. Infants start on solids when they are ready, usually at 6 months, whether they start on formula or breast milk.
3. Incorrect. If infants are weaned from breast milk before 12 months, they should receive iron-fortified formula, not cow's milk.
4. Incorrect. Breastfeeding (human milk) also should be the sole source of milk for the second 6 months.