Nurturing Health: The Link Between Breastfeeding and Type 2 Diabetes Prevention

1. Infants who are breastfed have lower gross energy intakes than formula-fed infants.

a) True
b) False

2. Breastfed infants create the demand and regulate their intake leading to a more intuitive approach to consumption.

a) True
b) False

3. Breastfeeding initiation results in a metabolic shift that decreases blood lipids, increases insulin sensitivity, and mobilizes fat stores.

a) True
b) False

4. The following is/are short-term benefits of breastfeeding:

a) Immunological impact
b) Reduce risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SID)
c) Stress relief and mood regulation postpartum
d) Financial security
e) All of the Above

5. To help support successful breastfeeding, hospitals should practice “rooming in” which allows mothers and infants to remain together 24 hours/day.

a) True
b) False

6. The protein specific to human breastmilk serve the following function(s):

a) Nutrient utilization, synthesis, and assembly
b) Protection of the gut via microbial pathogens
c) Regulate the inflammatory process
d) Promotion of growth through production of growth factors and certain hormones
e) All of the Above

7. The Baby-Friendly Hospital designation includes implementing an infant feeding policy that supports breastfeeding.

a) True
b) False

8. The following is/are strategies that reduce barriers to breastfeeding:

a) Designated lactation staff
b) Baby-friendly hospitals
c) Prenatal education
d) Home visits and virtual visits for post-partum support
e) All of the above

9. There are only approximately 19.000 lactation consultants in the United States.

a) True
b) False