PSYCH 130 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5.4: Iron-Deficiency Anemia, Breast Milk, Dental Caries
25 Nov 2017
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When diet and health are adequate, heredity mostly determines height and rate of physical growth. Can show catch up growth if negative environmental influences are not severe. Genes control production and sensitivity to hormones. Breast milk provides the proper nutrition needed in early infancy and helps ensure healthy physical growth. Transfer of antibodies and infection fighting agents through breast milk enhances functioning of immune system. Sucking mother"s nipple instead of artificial nipple helps prevent malocclusion and tooth decay. Transfer of flavors through breast milk smooths transition to solid foods. Breastfed babies have better digestion due to presence of different kind of bacteria in their intestines. Breastfed babies in poverty stricken regions are less likely to be malnourished and are more likely to survive the first year of life. Nursing mother is less likely to get pregnant increase spacing between siblings reduce infant and childhood deaths in nations with widespread poverty.
