Benefits of Breastfeeding for Babies
20 Questions
1 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

Breastfeeding has significant ______ benefits for your baby both short and long term

nutritional and immunological

Reducing the risk of overweight and obesity in childhood & later in life, ______ risk of infection

reduced

Improved infant gut health, Improved appetite regulation, Reduced risk of developing non-communicable diseases, such as diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, Fewer dental ______

malocclusions

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recommended that pregnant women and new mothers be informed on the benefits and superiority of ______

<p>breastfeeding</p> Signup and view all the answers

Breastfeeding has no impact on reducing the risk of infection for the baby.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Breastfeeding does not contribute to improved intelligence and cognitive outcomes for the baby in the long term.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The World Health Organisation does not recommend breastfeeding as the best nutrition and protection from illness for babies.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mothers are encouraged to introduce partial bottle-feeding or other foods and drinks to support breastfeeding.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Breastfeeding has no impact on reducing the risk of infection for the baby.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mothers are encouraged to introduce partial bottle-feeding or other foods and drinks to support breastfeeding.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Breastfeeding contributes to improved intelligence and cognitive outcomes for the baby in the long term.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Reducing the risk of overweight and obesity in childhood is not a benefit of breastfeeding.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the long-term benefits of breastfeeding for the baby?

<p>Reduced risk of developing non-communicable diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant nutritional benefit of breastfeeding for the baby?

<p>Improved infant gut health</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), what should pregnant women and new mothers be informed about regarding breastfeeding?

<p>The benefits and superiority of breastfeeding</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a short-term benefit of breastfeeding for the baby?

<p>Reduced risk of infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following with the benefits of breastfeeding:

<p>Reduced risk of infection = gastrointestinal, respiratory, ear, and so on Improved infant gut health = Improved appetite regulation Reduced risk of developing non-communicable diseases = such as diabetes and cardiovascular diseases Fewer dental malocclusions = Improved intelligence and cognitive outcomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following with the benefits of breastfeeding:

<p>Improved intelligence and cognitive outcomes = Long-term benefit for the baby Reducing the risk of overweight and obesity in childhood = Short-term benefit for the baby Reduced risk of infection = Short-term benefit for the baby Reduced risk of developing non-communicable diseases = Long-term benefit for the baby</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following with the World Health Organisation's recommendations:

<p>Informing pregnant women and new mothers about breastfeeding benefits = Superiority of breastfeeding Guidance on lactation preparation and maintenance = Importance of a well-balanced diet during pregnancy and after delivery Discouraging unnecessary introduction of partial bottle-feeding or other foods and drinks = Negative effect on breastfeeding Warning about difficulty of reversing a decision not to breastfeed =</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following with the references provided:

<p>Victora, C.G.et.al, The Lancet 2016, 387, 475-490 = DiSantis et al., Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act 8, 89 (2011) = = Unnecessary introduction of partial bottle-feeding or other foods and drinks should be discouraged</p> Signup and view all the answers

More Like This

Use Quizgecko on...
Browser
Open
Browser
Browser