Because It Is Better Than Formula for the Infant's Health,the

question 19

Multiple Choice

Because it is better than formula for the infant's health,the American Pediatric Association strongly endorses breast feeding for the ________ of life.

• A) first year
• B) first 6 months
• C) first 2 years
• D) first month

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Definitions:

Hemorrhoids

Swollen and inflamed veins in the rectum and anus that cause discomfort and bleeding.

Defecation

The discharge of feces from the body's digestive system through the anus.

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Organic compounds consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, serving as a major energy source in the diet of animals, including humans.

Colostomy Pouching System

A medical device used for collecting waste from the body through a surgically created opening in the abdomen.