CERTIFIED LACTATION CONSULTANT
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS 2025-2026
The World Health Organization and UNICEF have set out three strategies needed for increasing breastfeed
ingLinitiation and duration in every country. What are the 3 strategies? - correct answer-
Breastfeeding Promotion
Breastfeeding Protection
Breastfeeding Support
Focuses on advantagesLof breastfeeding on a personal (personal connection), community, country (amoun
t spent on healthcare), or global level (waste from formula & formula products)
Focuses on the good "advantages" of breastfeedingL- correct answer-BreastfeedingLPromotion
Focuses on government, manufacturer, and social responsibility to assure breast feeding's ability to comp
ete with commercial interests.
Includes addressingLimproper marketing practices
Addressing breastfeedingLin public, at work, jury duty, family law, mothers in prison, etc.. - correct answer-
Breastfeeding Protection
Focuses on the interaction of "helpers" with family as well as program development and implementation -
correct answer-Breastfeeding Support
Women how do not breastfeed are at a greater risk for what diseases? - correct answer-
Myocardial infarction
Metabolic syndrome
Coronary artery disease
Stroke
DMII
HTN
Hyperlipidemia
Cardiovascular disease
, Breast, endometrial, and ovarian cancer
Reason #1 why women do not exclusively breastfeed - correct answer-
Unrealistic expectations from society about motherhood. Along with lackLof preparation for what the new
born period would be like.
Reason #2 why women do not exclusively breastfeed - correctLanswer-
Lack of timely interventions. Mother's problems at 3-
7 days posed the greatest risk for stopping which is when they are home from the hospital and alone with
no support. The fastest drop-off is in the first 10Ldays following discharge from the hospital
The International CodeLof Marketing of Breast milk Substitutions - correct answer-
An international health policy framework to regulate the marketingLof breast milk substitutes in order toLp
rotect breastfeeding. It was written in response to the marketing activities of the infant feedingLindustry w
hich were promoting formula feeding over breastfeeding, which in turn was leading to a dramatic increase
in maternal and infant morbidity and mortality.
What does "The Code" do? - correct answer-
Regulates the marketingLof breast milk substitutes which includes infant formulas and any other food or dr
ink, together with feeding bottles, and teats, intended for babies and young children. Sets standards for th
e labeling and quality of products and for how the law should be implemented and monitored within coun
tries. Aims to makeLsure that parental choices on feeding areLbased on full, impartial information, rather t
han misleading, inaccurate or biased marketing claims.
The Global Strategy for Infant & YoungLChild Feeding - correct answer-
Is intended as a guide for action; it identifies interventions with a proven positive impact, it emphasizes pr
ovidingLmothers and families the support they need to carry out their crucial roles, and it explicitly defines
the obligations and responsibilities in this regard of governments, international organizations, and other c
oncerned parties.
What contributesLto low ratesLof exclusive breastfeeding globally? - correct answer-
Caregiver and societal beliefs favoring mixed feedings (believingLthat breast milk is not enough or that bab
ies actions/issues are related to the breast milk/breastfeeding)
Hospital and healthcare practices and policies that are not supportive of breastfeeding
Lack of adequate skilled support
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS 2025-2026
The World Health Organization and UNICEF have set out three strategies needed for increasing breastfeed
ingLinitiation and duration in every country. What are the 3 strategies? - correct answer-
Breastfeeding Promotion
Breastfeeding Protection
Breastfeeding Support
Focuses on advantagesLof breastfeeding on a personal (personal connection), community, country (amoun
t spent on healthcare), or global level (waste from formula & formula products)
Focuses on the good "advantages" of breastfeedingL- correct answer-BreastfeedingLPromotion
Focuses on government, manufacturer, and social responsibility to assure breast feeding's ability to comp
ete with commercial interests.
Includes addressingLimproper marketing practices
Addressing breastfeedingLin public, at work, jury duty, family law, mothers in prison, etc.. - correct answer-
Breastfeeding Protection
Focuses on the interaction of "helpers" with family as well as program development and implementation -
correct answer-Breastfeeding Support
Women how do not breastfeed are at a greater risk for what diseases? - correct answer-
Myocardial infarction
Metabolic syndrome
Coronary artery disease
Stroke
DMII
HTN
Hyperlipidemia
Cardiovascular disease
, Breast, endometrial, and ovarian cancer
Reason #1 why women do not exclusively breastfeed - correct answer-
Unrealistic expectations from society about motherhood. Along with lackLof preparation for what the new
born period would be like.
Reason #2 why women do not exclusively breastfeed - correctLanswer-
Lack of timely interventions. Mother's problems at 3-
7 days posed the greatest risk for stopping which is when they are home from the hospital and alone with
no support. The fastest drop-off is in the first 10Ldays following discharge from the hospital
The International CodeLof Marketing of Breast milk Substitutions - correct answer-
An international health policy framework to regulate the marketingLof breast milk substitutes in order toLp
rotect breastfeeding. It was written in response to the marketing activities of the infant feedingLindustry w
hich were promoting formula feeding over breastfeeding, which in turn was leading to a dramatic increase
in maternal and infant morbidity and mortality.
What does "The Code" do? - correct answer-
Regulates the marketingLof breast milk substitutes which includes infant formulas and any other food or dr
ink, together with feeding bottles, and teats, intended for babies and young children. Sets standards for th
e labeling and quality of products and for how the law should be implemented and monitored within coun
tries. Aims to makeLsure that parental choices on feeding areLbased on full, impartial information, rather t
han misleading, inaccurate or biased marketing claims.
The Global Strategy for Infant & YoungLChild Feeding - correct answer-
Is intended as a guide for action; it identifies interventions with a proven positive impact, it emphasizes pr
ovidingLmothers and families the support they need to carry out their crucial roles, and it explicitly defines
the obligations and responsibilities in this regard of governments, international organizations, and other c
oncerned parties.
What contributesLto low ratesLof exclusive breastfeeding globally? - correct answer-
Caregiver and societal beliefs favoring mixed feedings (believingLthat breast milk is not enough or that bab
ies actions/issues are related to the breast milk/breastfeeding)
Hospital and healthcare practices and policies that are not supportive of breastfeeding
Lack of adequate skilled support
