As compared to bottle-fed babies, which of the following are the distinct…
2013
As compared to bottle-fed babies, which of the following are the distinct characteristics of breast-fed babies?
It is less obese
It has more resistance to diseases
It gets more vitamins and proteins
It shows abnormal growth in height
Answer: A. 1, 2 and 3 — Correct answer: 1, 2 and 3. Breast milk is biologically tailored for an infant and offers clear advantages over bottle (formula) feeding: Statement 1 - Less…
- A.
1, 2 and 3
- B.
1, 2 and 4
- C.
1, 3 and 4
- D.
2, 3 and 4
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Correct answer: A
Correct answer: 1, 2 and 3.
Breast milk is biologically tailored for an infant and offers clear advantages over bottle (formula) feeding:
Statement 1 - Less obese: Breast-fed babies self-regulate intake (they stop when full), so they are less likely to be over-fed and have a lower tendency toward childhood obesity. TRUE.
Statement 2 - More resistance to diseases: Breast milk carries the mother's antibodies (immunoglobulins, especially IgA), white cells and other protective factors, giving the baby greater resistance to infections. TRUE.
Statement 3 - More vitamins and proteins (better nourished): The nutrients in breast milk - including its proteins and vitamins - are in the right balance and are absorbed and used far more efficiently than those in formula, so the baby is better nourished. TRUE.
Statement 4 - Abnormal growth in height: This is false. Breast-feeding supports normal, healthy growth; it does NOT cause abnormal (unnatural) growth in height. FALSE.
Since only statements 1, 2 and 3 are true and 4 is false, the correct combination is 1, 2 and 3.