The WHO recommends that mothers breastfeed for a minimum of 2years. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends breastfeedingfor only 1 year. Why do you think these recommendations aredifferent? Apes breastfeed on average 4-6 years, how does thiscompare to the average breastfeeding duration in humans in oursociety (3 months). Do you think there may benutritional/developmental consequences for humans?
Nutrition During Adulthood
Our goal is to live longer lives through proper nutrition, butalso to maintain a quality of life for as long as possible. Whatdoes it mean to compress morbidity? How do nutritional needs changeas you enter your 60s and beyond? How can you adjust your nutritionand exercise now to conserve the function of your organ systems(reserve capacity) through old age?
