The Theory That Suggests That Infant Feeding Practices Increase the Risk

question 98

Multiple Choice

The theory that suggests that infant feeding practices increase the risk of developing chronic disease in later life is called

• A) metabolic programming.
• B) pediatric patterning.
• C) genetic alteration.
• D) cellular adaptation.

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Definitions:

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies used unconsciously to protect oneself from anxiety arising from unacceptable thoughts or feelings.

Identification

A psychological process in which an individual assimilates attributes, beliefs, or standards of another person or group.

Sublimation

A defense mechanism by which socially unacceptable impulses or idealizations are transformed into socially acceptable actions or behaviors.

Projection

A defense mechanism where individuals attribute their own unwanted feelings, desires, or impulses onto someone else.