Which of the Following Statements About Breastfeeding Is Correct

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about breastfeeding is correct?

• A)Pediatric experts recommend only breast milk for babies until they are 10 months of age.
• B)The American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Breastfeeding recommends that babies be exclusively breast-fed for 4 months.
• C)Nutritionally speaking,breast-feeding is almost always best for infants,as well as mothers.
• D)Breast-feeding should begin during the third month after birth and should continue for at least 1 year.

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