Human Nutrition: Chapter 12 Exercise

Internet Exercise Worksheet for Personal Nutrition 10e Chapter 12—The Life Cycle:

Conception through the Later Years Overview: The Nemours Foundation’s Center for Children’s Health Media sponsors the KidsHealth website. This website provides doctor-approved health information for children from before birth through adolescence. KidsHealth has separate areas for kids, teens, and parents—each with its own design, age-appropriate content, and tone. Of particular interest for this assignment, examine the information provided to compare breastfeeding versus formula feeding. Directions: 1. Access the website at: http://kidshealth.org/parent/growth/feeding/breast_bottle_feeding.html. 2. Read the article and answer the questions below. Multiple Choice 1) According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) a baby should be

breastfed for at least _____. a) 3 months b) 6 months c) 8 months d) 12 months 2) Breastfeeding is very beneficial because it _____. a) is cheaper and healthier than formula-feeding b) results in fewer feedings per day for the infant c) promotes faster weight gain in the infant d) provides the infant high levels of vitamin D

True/False 3) Open containers of ready-made formula can be stored safely in the

refrigerator for up to 96 hours. True False 4) Commercial formulas duplicate the ingredients in breast milk and are nearly

identical in their exact combination and composition. True False 5) A major challenge of breastfeeding is the inconvenience and unavailability of

milk. True False 6) Infant formula digest more slowly, so they need to eat less often than a

breastfeeding baby. True False