Question

fewer gastrointestinal infections, lower respiratory tract infections, and fewer middle ear infections are all associated with

○ breast feeding.

○ bottle feeding, but only with specialized formulas.
○ bottle feeding.
○ bottle feeding, but only if both parents share feeding duties.

Explanation:

Breast - feeding provides antibodies and other immune - enhancing factors that help protect against gastrointestinal, lower respiratory tract, and middle ear infections. Bottle - feeding does not offer the same level of natural protection.

Answer:

breast feeding.