Nutrition Through the Life Cycle (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781305628007
Author: Judith E. Brown
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 7, Problem 10RQ
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Introduction: Breast feeding is an important phase in the life of both the mother and infant. Breast milk provides the necessary nutrients, immunological functions, and psychological support to the growing infant in his early stages of development.
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