Test Your Knowledge

1. The growth patterns between breastfed and formula fed infants differ. Which statement accurately describes these differences:
Formula fed infants typically gain weight more slowly after 3 months of age compared to breastfed infants.
Healthy breastfed infants typically gain weight slower than formula fed infants in the first year of life.

2. The CDC growth charts do not reflect a growth pattern typically seen in breastfed infants.
True
False
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