PPN 301: Week 8 - Postpartum Care and Newborn
Nutrition Multiple Choice Questions and Answers
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Which practice contributes significantly to fostering optimal growth and
development in infants? a) Introducing solid foods at 4 months
b) Supplementing breast milk with formula
c) Exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months
d) Alternating between breast milk and cow's milk - ✔✔Answer: c) Exclusive
breastfeeding for the first 6 months
Which of the following factors makes human milk the gold standard of infant
nutrition?
a) High levels of lactose
b) Presence of casein
c) Unique blend of antibodies
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d) Low fat content - ✔✔Answer: c) Unique blend of antibodies
How does exclusive breastfeeding primarily aid in establishing good eating habits
and lifelong health?
a) It introduces a variety of flavors to the infant's palate early on.
b) It helps in quick weight gain and muscle development.
c) It minimizes the risk of allergies and obesity.
d) It allows for easier transition to solid foods after 3 months. - ✔✔Answer: c) It
minimizes the risk of allergies and obesity.
Which statement best describes the relationship between breastfeeding and
social/psychological interaction?
a) Breastfeeding may hinder psychological bonding due to physical constraints.
b) Skin-to-skin contact during breastfeeding enhances maternal-infant bonding.
c) Breastfeeding usually leads to overstimulation in infants, affecting social
behaviors.
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d) Bottle feeding promotes a stronger emotional connection compared to
breastfeeding. - ✔✔Answer: b) Skin-to-skin contact during breastfeeding
enhances maternal-infant bonding.
When defining exclusive breastfeeding, what does it entail? a) Allowing occasional
supplementation with water or fruit juice.
b) Including vitamin and mineral supplements in addition to breast milk.
c) Introducing complementary foods alongside breast milk.
d) Solely feeding the infant with breast milk, excluding all other liquids, solids and
vitamin and mineral supplements. - ✔✔Answer: d) Solely feeding the infant with
breast milk, excluding all other liquids, solids and vitamin and mineral
supplements.
Which of the following is NOT a benefit associated with breastfeeding?
a) Reduced risk for gastroenteritis b) Enhanced cognitive development in preterm
and term infants
c) Increased risk of dental malocclusions
d) Protection against otitis media and respiratory illnesses - ✔✔Answer: c)
Increased risk of dental malocclusions