Question

i. completion.
in the space at the left, write the word or words that will best complete each statement.

1. the process of changing to drinking from a cup instead of bottle-feeding or breast-feeding is called ?.
2. a baby who weighs about ? can usually eat enough to sleep through the night.
3. a common first solid food is ?.
4. the term for too little food or the wrong type of food is ?.
5. when holding a newborn, be sure to support the ? and neck.
6. la leche league is an organization that promotes ?.
7. fruits, vegetables, and meats can be processed into ? foods when a baby is ready for solids.
8. during feeding, a baby should be burped at least ? times.
9. when bottle-feeding, hold the baby’s ? above the level of the stomach.
10. a dangerous method of heating a bottle of formula is ?.

Explanation:

1. Identified the term for transitioning from nursing/bottle to cup drinking.
2. Cited standard weight for night-sleeping readiness in infants.
3. Noted the most widely recommended first solid food.
4. Defined the term for insufficient/inappropriate food intake.
5. Recognized newborns' need for head support due to weak neck muscles.
6. Stated the core mission of the La Leche League.
7. Named the processed food type for early solid introduction.
8. Gave the general minimum burping frequency during feeds.
9. Identified the body part to elevate during bottle-feeding to prevent air intake.
10. Listed a high-risk bottle-heating method due to uneven hot spots.

Answer:

1. cup drinking
2. 12 pounds (or 5.4 kilograms)
3. rice cereal
4. malnutrition
5. head
6. breastfeeding
7. strained (or pureed)
8. 2
9. head
10. microwave heating