A petite Southeastern Asian woman was not planning to breastfeed because she felt her breasts were so small that they would not produce enough milk. What information would be the best for her to know?
a. Inadequate food intake by the mother decreases the quantity of milk, not the quality.
b. Small breasts would be able to meet infant demands. However, since they store less milk, more feedings may be required.
c. Eating a rice and fruit diet would best support adequate milk production.
d. Drinking more water and milk products would make up for the smaller breast tissue.
e. If she chooses to breastfeed, she must also use a human milk supplement to ensure her infant receives enough milk.
Question 2
In regard to caffeine, the DRI committee determined that:
a. beverages that contain caffeine do not count toward meetings one's fluid needs.
b. a person should not consume more than three cups of caffeine-containing beverages a day.
c. caffeinated beverages contribute to daily total water intake similarly to non-caffeinated beverages.
d. caffeine causes a net deficit of fluid in the body; therefore, caffeine-containing beverages should be avoided by athletes particularly.
Normal changes in the breast during a woman's life span
Where is this woman starring?
Faith Ringgold, Tar Beach, Part I of the series Woman on a Bridge.
Style of the Achilles Painter: WOMAN AND MAID
African Woman
A young woman with retrognathia (illustration)