Which of the Following Is a Reason Why a Mother

question 169

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a reason why a mother should not breastfeed?

• A) The World Health Organization recommends breastfeeding should only occur as a last resort.
• B) Modern formula is far better than breast milk.
• C) The mother has an infectious disease such as HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis or West Nile virus.
• D) The mother needs to work and cannot afford to stay home and breastfeed.

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Definitions:

Opportunity Cost

Opportunity cost is the loss of potential gain from other alternatives when one alternative is chosen.

Consumer Surplus

The separation between the total amount consumers are equipped and willing to pay for a good or service and what is effectively paid.

Total Surplus

The sum of consumer and producer surplus, reflecting the total benefit to society from the production and consumption of goods and services.

Consumer Surplus

The split between the maximum total consumers are prepared to pay for a product or service and the actual payment.