With Regard to the Nutrient Needs of Breastfed and Formula-Fed

question 10

Multiple Choice

With regard to the nutrient needs of breastfed and formula-fed infants, nurses should be aware that:

• A) Breastfed infants need extra water in hot climates.
• B) During the first 3 months, breastfed infants consume more energy than formula-fed infants.
• C) Breastfeeding infants should receive oral vitamin D drops daily at least during the first 2 months.
• D) Vitamin K injections at birth are not needed for infants fed on specially enriched formula.

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Definitions:

Backward Elimination

A stepwise regression technique where all predictors are included in the model initially, and then the least significant predictor is removed step-by-step until the best model is identified.

Forward Selection

A stepwise approach in model selection where variables are added one by one based on their statistical significance.

Best-subsets Regression

A statistical method that involves analyzing all possible combinations of variables to identify the model that best fits the data.

Independent Variables

Variables in an experiment or model that are manipulated or changed to assess their effects on dependent variables.