Benefits of Breastfeeding for Babies

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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 ______

breastfeeding Signup and view all the answers

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

False Signup and view all the answers

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

False Signup and view all the answers

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

False Signup and view all the answers

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

False Signup and view all the answers

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

False Signup and view all the answers

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

False Signup and view all the answers

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

True Signup and view all the answers

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

False Signup and view all the answers

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

Reduced risk of developing non-communicable diseases Signup and view all the answers

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

Improved infant gut health 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?

The benefits and superiority of breastfeeding Signup and view all the answers

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

Reduced risk of infection Signup and view all the answers

Match the following with the benefits of breastfeeding:

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 Signup and view all the answers

Match the following with the benefits of breastfeeding:

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 Signup and view all the answers

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

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 = Signup and view all the answers

Match the following with the references provided:

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 Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Match the following with the benefits of breastfeeding:

Match the following with the benefits of breastfeeding:

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

Match the following with the references provided:

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