According to the recommendations of the American Academy of ...

[lak]

According to the recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics on infant nutrition:
 
  a. Infants should be given only human milk for the first 6 months of life.
  b. Infants fed on formula should be started on solid food sooner than breastfed infants.
  c. If infants are weaned from breast milk before 12 months, they should receive cow's milk, not formula.
  d. After 6 months mothers should shift from breast milk to cow's milk.

Question 2

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 would be:
 
  a. A woman who is 30 to 35 years of age, Caucasian, and employed part time outside the home.
  b. A woman who is younger than 25 years of age, Hispanic, and unemployed.
  c. A woman who is younger than 25 years of age, African-American, and employed full time outside the home.
  d. A woman who is 35 years of age or older, Caucasian, and employed full time at home.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Breastfeeding/human milk should also be the sole source of milk for the second 6 months. Infants start on solids when they are ready, usually at 6 months, whether they start on formula or breast milk. If infants are weaned from breast milk before 12 months, they should receive iron-fortified formula, not cow's milk.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Women least likely to breastfeed typically are younger than 25 years of age, have a lower income, are less educated, are employed full time outside the home, and are African-American.

[lak]

Great answer, keep it coming

[Liddy]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it