NALS exam 2 questions & answers 2024

NALS exam 2 questions & answers 2024 physical lactation benefits for mom - ANSWERS-decreased postpartum bleeding -decreased size of uterus quickly -decreased fertility - possible weight loss disease benefits of lactation for mom - ANSWERS-decreased risk of breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis -the longer the mom breastfeeds, the lower the risk of developing diabetes emotion benefits of lactation for mom - ANSWERS-doing best possible for baby -empowered (only one that can do this for the baby) - challenging task=psychological benefit benefits of breastfeeding to society - ANSWERS-decreased medical/healthcare costs -decreased cost of formula to federal food assistance programs (WIC) -increased work productivity General trends in US breastfeeding prevalence data - ANSWERS-breastfeeding rates were much lower in the 60s and 70s compared to current rates -infant formula "mass produced" in 60s colostrum - ANSWERS"the first milk" - helps baby's intestinal system to start moving -higher in protein and lower in CHO compared to mature breast milk lactogenesis - ANSWERSprocess of "making breast milk", also called "secretion"