Despite a Long List of Benefits and an Endorsement by the American

question 31

Multiple Choice

Despite a long list of benefits and an endorsement by the American Academy of Pediatrics, many U.S. mothers still do not breastfeed their babies. Approximately ______ of newborns are breastfed right after birth and the percentage drops to only about ______ by the time the infants are 6 months of age.

• A) 60%; 34%
• B) 50%; 22%
• C) 60%; 44%
• D) 77%; 49%

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