Why Should Honey NOT Be Used in Home-Prepared Formulas for Infants

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Multiple Choice

Why should honey NOT be used in home-prepared formulas for infants?

• A)The added sweetener will cause the infant to crave sweets.
• B)The sugars present cannot be digested by the infant.
• C)The honey will settle out in the formula and cause a curdled appearance.
• D)The infant has no immunity to the botulism spore that may be present.

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