One Negative Factor to Consider Regarding Breast-Feeding Is That

question 138

Multiple Choice

One negative factor to consider regarding breast-feeding is that

• A) breast milk can transmit HIV and environmental hazards, such as PCBs, to the infant.
• B) breast-feeding has been shown to increase mothers' responses to stress.
• C) breast-feeding increases the risk of early breast cancer.
• D) there are no negative factors associated with breast-feeding.

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Definitions:

Krebs Cycle

A series of chemical reactions used by all aerobic organisms to generate energy through the oxidation of acetate derived from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins into carbon dioxide and water.

Oxygen

A chemical element with symbol O and atomic number 8, essential for respiration in animals and plants and a component of the Earth's atmosphere.

Oxygen Consumption

The rate at which oxygen is used by tissues, an important measure of metabolic activity and energy expenditure in organisms.

Metabolic Rate

The rate at which the body burns calories to sustain life, including processes such as breathing, circulation, and cell production.