CSP Breastfeeding & Infant Feeding Practices 3

Question 1

Current guidelines recommend introducing solid (complementary) foods at approximately what age for healthy term infants?

Accepted Answer

Around 6 months

Answer

Both the AAP and WHO recommend introducing complementary foods around 6 months of age, when most infants show developmental readiness signs and breast milk alone becomes insufficient.

Question 2

According to current AAP guidance on early allergen introduction, which statement is MOST accurate?

Accepted Answer

Early introduction of peanut products at 4–6 months may reduce peanut allergy risk in high-risk infants

Answer

The LEAP trial and subsequent guidelines support early introduction of peanut products around 4–6 months in high-risk infants (severe eczema or egg allergy) to reduce the risk of peanut allergy.

Question 3

Human milk fortifier (HMF) is added to expressed breast milk primarily for which patient population?

Accepted Answer

Very low birth weight (VLBW) preterm infants

Answer

Human milk fortifier is added to breast milk for very low birth weight (VLBW) preterm infants (<1500 g) to meet their higher protein, calorie, and micronutrient needs that breast milk alone cannot provide.

Question 4

Responsive feeding (also called cue-based or on-demand feeding) is important in infancy primarily because it:

Accepted Answer

Supports the development of healthy hunger and satiety regulation

Answer

Responsive feeding, which responds to infant hunger and fullness cues rather than a fixed schedule, supports the development of self-regulation of intake and is associated with healthier long-term eating behaviors.

Question 5

Which of the following maternal medications is generally considered COMPATIBLE with breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Ibuprofen

Answer

Ibuprofen has low transfer into breast milk and short half-life, and is generally considered compatible with breastfeeding; it is often preferred over other NSAIDs for lactating women.

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CSP Breastfeeding & Infant Feeding Practices 3