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1. What is the primary recommendation for newborn feeding?
A. Formula feeding only
B. Exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months
C. Solid foods at birth
D. Water supplementation only
Answer: B. Exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months
Rationale: WHO recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6
months of life.
2. Which nutrient is most abundant in breast milk?
A. Protein
B. Water
C. Iron
D. Vitamin D
Answer: B. Water
Rationale: Breast milk is approximately 88% water.
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3. What is colostrum?
A. Mature breast milk
B. First milk after delivery
C. Artificial formula
D. Stored milk
Answer: B. First milk after delivery
Rationale: Colostrum is nutrient-rich and high in antibodies.
4. Which antibody is abundant in breast milk?
A. IgA
B. IgG
C. IgM
D. IgE
Answer: A. IgA
Rationale: Secretory IgA protects mucosal surfaces.
5. Which hormone stimulates milk production?
A. Prolactin
B. Estrogen
C. Oxytocin
D. Progesterone
Answer: A. Prolactin
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Rationale: Prolactin promotes milk synthesis.
6. Which hormone causes milk ejection?
A. Oxytocin
B. Prolactin
C. Insulin
D. Cortisol
Answer: A. Oxytocin
Rationale: Oxytocin triggers the let-down reflex.
7. What is the best indicator of adequate breastfeeding?
A. Weight gain
B. Crying frequency
C. Sleep duration
D. Skin color
Answer: A. Weight gain
Rationale: Steady weight gain indicates adequate intake.
8. How many wet diapers per day indicate adequate intake after day 4?
1–2
3–4
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C. 6–8
D. 10–12
Answer: C. 6–8
Rationale: Reflects sufficient hydration and feeding.
9. Which stool pattern is normal in breastfed newborns?
A. Yellow, seedy stools
B. Hard pellets
C. White stools
D. Black tarry stools after day 5
Answer: A. Yellow, seedy stools
Rationale: Typical of breastfed infants.
10. Which stool is meconium?
A. Black, sticky stool
B. Yellow stool
C. Green stool
D. White stool
Answer: A. Black, sticky stool
Rationale: First stool passed after birth.
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Breastfeeding and Newborn Nutrition Test
Questions And Answers With Verified
Rationales | 2026/27 Qs & Ans | Digital Pdf
Download
1. What is the primary recommendation for newborn feeding?
A. Formula feeding only
B. Exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months
C. Solid foods at birth
D. Water supplementation only
Answer: B. Exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months
Rationale: WHO recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6
months of life.
2. Which nutrient is most abundant in breast milk?
A. Protein
B. Water
C. Iron
D. Vitamin D
Answer: B. Water
Rationale: Breast milk is approximately 88% water.
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3. What is colostrum?
A. Mature breast milk
B. First milk after delivery
C. Artificial formula
D. Stored milk
Answer: B. First milk after delivery
Rationale: Colostrum is nutrient-rich and high in antibodies.
4. Which antibody is abundant in breast milk?
A. IgA
B. IgG
C. IgM
D. IgE
Answer: A. IgA
Rationale: Secretory IgA protects mucosal surfaces.
5. Which hormone stimulates milk production?
A. Prolactin
B. Estrogen
C. Oxytocin
D. Progesterone
Answer: A. Prolactin
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Rationale: Prolactin promotes milk synthesis.
6. Which hormone causes milk ejection?
A. Oxytocin
B. Prolactin
C. Insulin
D. Cortisol
Answer: A. Oxytocin
Rationale: Oxytocin triggers the let-down reflex.
7. What is the best indicator of adequate breastfeeding?
A. Weight gain
B. Crying frequency
C. Sleep duration
D. Skin color
Answer: A. Weight gain
Rationale: Steady weight gain indicates adequate intake.
8. How many wet diapers per day indicate adequate intake after day 4?
1–2
3–4
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C. 6–8
D. 10–12
Answer: C. 6–8
Rationale: Reflects sufficient hydration and feeding.
9. Which stool pattern is normal in breastfed newborns?
A. Yellow, seedy stools
B. Hard pellets
C. White stools
D. Black tarry stools after day 5
Answer: A. Yellow, seedy stools
Rationale: Typical of breastfed infants.
10. Which stool is meconium?
A. Black, sticky stool
B. Yellow stool
C. Green stool
D. White stool
Answer: A. Black, sticky stool
Rationale: First stool passed after birth.
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