Health Promotion and MaintenanceQuestion 847 of 2368
A parent says, "I plan to make my own infant formula at home to save money." What is the nurse's best response?
- Homemade formula is acceptable as long as it is fortified with extra iron
- Homemade formula is acceptable once the infant is older than six months
- A toddler formula can be used in place of infant formula to save money
- Only FDA-approved formula should be fed to infants up to 12 months of age
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Correct answer: Only FDA-approved formula should be fed to infants up to 12 months of age
Commercial infant formula is regulated to meet nutritional and safety requirements. Homemade and toddler formulas should not be used.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Healthy Diets: Dietary Recommendations for Newborns and Infants. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Health Promotion and Maintenance"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026