1. Colostrum is:

a. a type of formula now available in the U.S. which is fortified with omega-3 fatty acids.

b. the mature milk secreted from the breast after about 3 weeks of lactation.

c. the first milk secreted by lactating women and is high in immune factors.

d. the first milk secreted by lactating women and is low in immune factors.

2. Which statement is TRUE concerning lactation in women?

a. Lactating women can drink alcoholic beverages since alcohol does not pass through to breast milk.

b. Lactating women should decrease their calorie intake to about 80% of what they consumed before they were pregnant so that they can lose that “baby fat.”

c. Slow weight loss by lactating women does NOT compromises quantity or quality of breast milk.

d. Prevalence of breastfeeding has decreased since the 1970’s.