Newborn Feeding Study Guide

What are combined in order to duplicate the mother’s milk when making formula?

• proteins and water

• water and sugar

• proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals

• fats and carbohydrates

Which of the following is an advantage of bottle feeding?

• Is always more nutritious than breast milk

• Provides natural antibodies

• Reduces risk of allergies

• Allows others to feed the baby

Which of the following is a disadvantage of bottle feeding?

• Increased risk of infections

• Provides natural antibodies

• Always cheaper than breastfeeding

• Easier digestion for all infants

The most used, best tolerated formula is altered to resemble__________.

• Human milk

• Cow's milk

• Soy milk

• Goat's milk

Which type of formula does not contain lactose and is suitable for vegan infants?

• Cow's milk formula

• Soy-based formula

• Goat's milk formula

• Whey hydrolysate formula

The appropriate formula for babies with allergies to milk protein and skin rashes or wheezing caused by allergies is:

• Soy-based formula

• Hydrolyzed protein formula

• Goat's milk formula

• Hypoallergenic

Babies need how many ounces of formula per day per pound?

• 4 ounces

• 1 ounce

• 2.5 ounces

• 0.5 ounces

Which of the following is a sign that a baby is hungry?

• Crying and sucking on hands

• Sleeping quietly

• Smiling and cooing

• Turning away from food

The least expensive type of formula is____________.

• Organic formula

• Ready-to-feed formula

• Concentrated liquid formula

• Powdered formula

The most popular type of formula is_____________.

• Cow's milk-based formula

• Soy-based formula

• Powdered

• Amino acid-based formula