Nutrition Through The Life Cycle
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Author: Brown, Judith E.
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Chapter 9, Problem 5RQ
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To explain: Whether the statement, “This infant's nutritional needs can be met with exclusive feeds of breast milk.” is true or false.
Introduction: Breast feeding is an important phase in the life of both the mother and the 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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