Nutrition for Breastfeeding and Infant Diets

Question 1

For how long does the AAP recommend exclusive breastfeeding?

Answer 1

The first 6 months

Question 2

How long does the WHO recommend continued breastfeeding?

Answer 2

2 years

Question 3

What are some non-nutritional benefits of breastfeeding?

Answer 3

Better bonding with baby, less post-partum depression, easier weight loss, convenience and cost

Question 4

What are some nutritional benefits of breastfeeding?

Answer 4

Fewer ear and upper respiratory infections, lower risk of diabetes, obesity, metabolic syndrome, celiac disease and inflammatory bowel diseases in later life, and fewer allergies and intolerances

Question 5

What are the 4 factors the positively influence the baby’s gut microbiota?

Answer 5

1. Balanced maternal microphobia
2. Vaginal delivery
3. Non-sterile environment
4. Breastfeeding practices

Question 6

What are the 4 factors that negatively influence the baby’s gut microbiota?

Answer 6

1. Dysbiotic maternal microphobia
2. Cesarean delivery
3. Early antibiotic exposure
4. Formula feeding

Question 7

Which component of breastmilk is the most abundant?

Answer 7

Milk

Question 8

Which component of breastmilk is the second most abundant?

Answer 8

Macronutrients and Micronutrients

Question 9

Which component of breastmilk is the third most abundant?

Answer 9

HMOs

Question 10

True or False:

Breastmilk contains digestive enzymes, highly bioavailable vitamins and minerals, and fiber.

Answer 10

True

Question 11

Does breastmilk change?

Answer 11

Yes

Question 12

Does it change over the course of lactation?

Answer 12

Yes

Question 13

Does it change in a single feeding?

Answer 13

Yes

Question 14

What are the 3 components of breastmilk?

Answer 14

Lactose, lipids and proteins

Question 15

Does the mother’s diet influence the quality of her milk?

Answer 15

Yes

Question 16

Which nutrient levels are affected by a mother’s diet?

Answer 16

Dietary fat

Question 17

Which nutrient levels are not affected by a mother’s diet?

Answer 17

Dietary carbs and proteins

Question 18

What are some different factors that can decrease milk production?

Answer 18

Smoking cigarettes and drinking alcohol

Question 19

Can alcohol and environmental toxins get into the milk?

Answer 19

Yes

Question 20

What are the main barriers to breastfeeding?

Answer 20

1. Lack of information
2. Lack of counseling and support
3. Need to return to work
4. Convenience
5. Complete lack of research on factors (esp nutritional) that influence milk production

Question 21

What does the conventional wisdom method say that a baby’s first food should be?

Answer 21

Cereal grains

Question 22

What does the ancestral wisdom method say that a baby’s first food should be?

Answer 22

Organs and red meat

Question 23

What does the conventional wisdom method emphasize?

Answer 23

Fruits and veggies

Question 24

What does the ancestral wisdom method emphasize?

Answer 24

Veggies

Question 25

Does the conventional wisdom method think that you should feed the baby pre-made foods or organic foods?

Answer 25

Pre-made foods

Question 26

Does the ancestral wisdom method think that you should feed the baby pre-made foods or organic foods?

Answer 26

Organic foods

Question 27

Which foods should you avoid feeding a baby until they are 1 year old?

Answer 27

Honey and egg whites

Question 28

Which foods should you always avoid feeding a baby?

Answer 28

Commercial dairy products, modern soy foods, margarines and shortening, fruit juices, reduced-fat or low-fat foods, extruded grains and all processed foods