Nutrition: Concepts and Controversies
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ISBN: 9781133603184
Author: Frances Sizer, Ellie Whitney
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 13, Problem 3RQ
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Whether the statement ‘Lactation consultants are employed by hospitals to help new mothers understand the advantages of feeding their babies with infant formula’, is true or false.
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According to the World Health Organization, breast milk is one of the most important nutrition to avoid deficiencies in the children. WHO also states that exclusive breastfeeding is required for six months and thereafter breastfeeding and solid foods should continue upto 2 years or more. Lactation consultants are professionals who help understand new mothers how to breastfeed and its significance. There many hospitals who employ lactation consultants.
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