Infant formula digest more slowly, so they need to eat less often than a breastfeeding baby. True False

Internet Exercise Worksheet for Personal Nutrition 10e
Chapter 12—The Life Cycle:
Conception through the Later Years
Overview:
The Nemours Foundation’s Center for Children’s Health Media sponsors the
KidsHealth website. This website provides doctor-approved health information
for children from before birth through adolescence. KidsHealth has separate
areas for kids, teens, and parents—each with its own design, age-appropriate
content, and tone. Of particular interest for this assignment, examine the
information provided to compare breastfeeding versus formula feeding.
Directions:
1. Access the website at:
http://kidshealth.org/parent/growth/feeding/breast_bottle_feeding.html.
2. Read the article and answer the questions below.
Multiple Choice
1) According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) a baby should be
breastfed for at least _____.
a) 3 months
b) 6 months
c) 8 months
d) 12 months
2) Breastfeeding is very beneficial because it _____.
a) is cheaper and healthier than formula-feeding
b) results in fewer feedings per day for the infant
c) promotes faster weight gain in the infant
d) provides the infant high levels of vitamin D

True/False
3) Open containers of ready-made formula can be stored safely in the
refrigerator for up to 96 hours.
True
False
4) Commercial formulas duplicate the ingredients in breast milk and are nearly
identical in their exact combination and composition.
True
False
5) A major challenge of breastfeeding is the inconvenience and unavailability of
milk.
True
False
6) Infant formula digest more slowly, so they need to eat less often than a
breastfeeding baby.
True
False