Asked by Toffe Wilhelmsson on Jun 24, 2024

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Which of the following is a downside to breastfeeding?

A) An increased risk of early breast cancer and ovarian cancer in mothers
B) An increased risk of transmission of HIV to infants by infected mothers
C) An increased risk of childhood lymphoma in infants
D) The likelihood of infants developing serious cases of diarrhea

Breastfeeding

The process by which a mother feeds her baby with milk directly from her breasts.

Breast cancer

A disease characterized by the malignant growth of cells in the breast tissue.

Ovarian cancer

A type of cancer that begins in the ovaries (female reproductive organs that produce eggs) and can spread to other parts of the body.

  • Comprehend the importance of iron in the diet of infants and their overall nutritional requirements.
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Andrew NarouzJun 28, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Breastfeeding can transmit HIV from an infected mother to her infant, which is a recognized downside in cases where the mother is HIV positive. The other options listed are not accurate downsides of breastfeeding; in fact, breastfeeding has been shown to reduce the risk of breast and ovarian cancer in mothers, does not increase the risk of childhood lymphoma, and helps protect infants against serious cases of diarrhea.