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CLC EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS.
Reflux may be associated with... - correct answer - cow's milk
allergy in infants less than 1 yr of age
Colic - correct answer - -easily identified childhood problem that
has no identified treatment guidelines
-colic not associated with GERD
-had more than double the abundance of proteobacteria whereas
bifidobacteria and lactobacilli were increased in control infants
Anaphylaxis to cow's milk or cows milk formula - correct answer -
possible but rare
-feeding with cows milk formula may also provoke allergy in those
at risk
Feeding with soy formula - correct answer - -not recommended
for the prevention of allergy or food intolerance in infants at high
risk for allergy
-reemerging concerns about estrogenic effects
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33-50% of infants undergo formula change within the... - correct
answer - first 6 months of life
-focus on helping families build skill in coping with uncomfortable
babies
FDA 2014- formula - correct answer - sets standards for
manufacturers including required testing for harmful pathogens
such as salmonella and cronobacter, must also demonstrate that
formulas support normal physical growth. Must also test for
nutrient content in final product stage, before entering market and
at end of shelf life
Goats milk - correct answer - -electrolyte imbalances, metabolic
acidsosis, folate deficiency, specific and non-specific antigenicity
Scurvy is a new and severe complication of.. - correct answer -
improper use of almond drinks in first year
Until fall 2000...NCHS growth charts were based on growth of
babies from ... - correct answer - 1928-1978 without reference to
how they were fed
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WHO released study in 2006 which makes exclusively BF
babies... - correct answer - the growth standard
In 2010 CDC recommended that the WHO growth standards -
correct answer - be used for all kids under 2 yrs
The weight gain patterns of formula fed babies after 2 months
may be due to... - correct answer - hyperinsulinemia
-production of insulin that does not move glucose into cells
-receptor sites on cells blocked by fat? So function of insulin to
move glucose out of blood and into cells can't occur efficiently
-excess insulin causes baby to lay down fat
-cells send out repeat signals to secrete more insulin because of
lack of glucose in cells
Breastfeeding is a significant protector against ___ in children -
correct answer - obesity
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Gut microbiota may play a part in ___ - correct answer - childhood
obesity. Breastfed babies have unique profile
CDC's obesity prevention plan for childhood - correct answer - 1)
breastfeeding
2) diet rich in fruit/veggies
3) physical activity
Contraindications to feeding of BM (infant) - correct answer -
Galactosemia. Rapidly fatal if lactose is not completely removed
from infant's diet
Maternal contraindications to BF - correct answer - HIV
Using illicit street drugs such as PCP, cocaine
-ebola (suspected or confirmed)
What are green/shiny stools a sign of? - correct answer - -sign of
overproduction leading to less fat in milk, faster digestion causing
not enough time for lactase to digest the lactose in milk. An
improved latch could allow for more fat flow
CLC EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS.
Reflux may be associated with... - correct answer - cow's milk
allergy in infants less than 1 yr of age
Colic - correct answer - -easily identified childhood problem that
has no identified treatment guidelines
-colic not associated with GERD
-had more than double the abundance of proteobacteria whereas
bifidobacteria and lactobacilli were increased in control infants
Anaphylaxis to cow's milk or cows milk formula - correct answer -
possible but rare
-feeding with cows milk formula may also provoke allergy in those
at risk
Feeding with soy formula - correct answer - -not recommended
for the prevention of allergy or food intolerance in infants at high
risk for allergy
-reemerging concerns about estrogenic effects
, Page | 2
33-50% of infants undergo formula change within the... - correct
answer - first 6 months of life
-focus on helping families build skill in coping with uncomfortable
babies
FDA 2014- formula - correct answer - sets standards for
manufacturers including required testing for harmful pathogens
such as salmonella and cronobacter, must also demonstrate that
formulas support normal physical growth. Must also test for
nutrient content in final product stage, before entering market and
at end of shelf life
Goats milk - correct answer - -electrolyte imbalances, metabolic
acidsosis, folate deficiency, specific and non-specific antigenicity
Scurvy is a new and severe complication of.. - correct answer -
improper use of almond drinks in first year
Until fall 2000...NCHS growth charts were based on growth of
babies from ... - correct answer - 1928-1978 without reference to
how they were fed
, Page | 3
WHO released study in 2006 which makes exclusively BF
babies... - correct answer - the growth standard
In 2010 CDC recommended that the WHO growth standards -
correct answer - be used for all kids under 2 yrs
The weight gain patterns of formula fed babies after 2 months
may be due to... - correct answer - hyperinsulinemia
-production of insulin that does not move glucose into cells
-receptor sites on cells blocked by fat? So function of insulin to
move glucose out of blood and into cells can't occur efficiently
-excess insulin causes baby to lay down fat
-cells send out repeat signals to secrete more insulin because of
lack of glucose in cells
Breastfeeding is a significant protector against ___ in children -
correct answer - obesity
, Page | 4
Gut microbiota may play a part in ___ - correct answer - childhood
obesity. Breastfed babies have unique profile
CDC's obesity prevention plan for childhood - correct answer - 1)
breastfeeding
2) diet rich in fruit/veggies
3) physical activity
Contraindications to feeding of BM (infant) - correct answer -
Galactosemia. Rapidly fatal if lactose is not completely removed
from infant's diet
Maternal contraindications to BF - correct answer - HIV
Using illicit street drugs such as PCP, cocaine
-ebola (suspected or confirmed)
What are green/shiny stools a sign of? - correct answer - -sign of
overproduction leading to less fat in milk, faster digestion causing
not enough time for lactase to digest the lactose in milk. An
improved latch could allow for more fat flow
