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Why Is Breast Milk Best?

Kate Lee
CONSUMER HEALTH INTERACTIVE

Do you know what breast milk can do for your baby? New studies say breast milk has particular fatty acids that enhance brain development, passes along some of your antibodies so your baby is less susceptible to colds and flu, and helps your baby stay lean while growing bigger. Perhaps best of all, it's free. Test yourself to find out what every nursing mom should know about breast milk.


1. Breast milk gives your baby plenty of

a. Vitamin B
b. Folic acid
c. Vitamin C

2. Breast milk doesn't have a large supply of

a. Protein
b. Vitamin A
c. Fat

3. How many calories are in a four-ounce serving of breast milk?

a. 10
b. 85
c. 400

4. Antibodies in your milk protect your baby against problems with

a. Vision
b. The gastrointestinal tract
c. The respiratory system
d. b and c

5. Which foods should you avoid while breastfeeding?

a. Spicy foods
b. Cruciferous vegetables such as cabbage and broccoli
c. Dairy products
d. None of the above

6. You have a glass of wine with dinner. How long should you wait before breastfeeding?

a. One hour
b. Two hours
c. You don't have to wait--alcohol doesn't get into your breast milk

7. While breastfeeding, how many eight-ounce glasses of water should you drink a day?

a. Four
b. Six
c. Eight



First published Oct 04, 1998


Last updated Jul 23, 2007


Copyright © 1998 Consumer Health Interactive, a CVS Caremark company