CLC Test Guide Exam Questions with Correct Answers

Women who do not breastfeed are at greater risk for ___? - ANSWER-Myocardial infarction and aspects of metabolic syndrome & breast, endometrial, and ovarian cancer Nursing a baby for a year or more decreases risk of developing ___? - ANSWER-hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, cardiovascular disease What are the strategies needed for increasing breastfeeding initiation and duration in every country established by WHO & UNICEF? - ANSWER-Breastfeeding promotion, protection, & support Breastfeeding promotion focuses on ___ - ANSWER-advantages of breastfeeding on a personal, community, country, or global level Breastfeeding protection focuses on ___ - ANSWER-government, manufacturer, and social responsibility to assure breastfeeding's ability to compete with commercial interests Breastfeeding support focuses on ___ - ANSWER-the interaction of "helpers" with family as well as program development and implementation Why is breastfeeding so difficult that mothers need help? - ANSWER-1. Unrealistic expectations 2. Lack of timely interventions The Code - ANSWER-regulates the marketing of breastmilk substitutes which includes infant formulas, follow-on formulas, and any other food or drink, together with feeding bottles and teats, intended for babies and young children. Sets standards for the labeling and quality of products and for how the law should be implemented and monitored within countries What contributes to low rates of exclusive breastfeeding globally? - ANSWER-1. Caregiver and societal beliefs favoring mixed feeding 2. Hospital and healthcare practices and policies that are not supportive of breastfeeding 3. Lack of adequate skilled support 4. Aggressive promotion of infant formula and other breast milk substitutes 5. Inadequate maternity and paternity leave legislation and other workplace policies 6. Lack of knowledge about the dangers of not exclusively breastfeeding and of proper breastfeeding techniques