Which of the following conclusions about the effects of breastfeeding on IQ is accurate?
A)Breastfeeding increases IQ due to better nutritional health and advanced myelinization.
B)Breastfeeding may increase IQ not due to health effects but due to the influence of a social bond between mother and infant.
C)There is no difference between breastfeeding or bottle-feeding as both provide the necessary nutrition for brain development.
D)While there appears to be a positive relation,there are too many confounds that prevent causal conclusions.

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While some studies have found a positive association between breastfeeding and IQ, there are many other factors that could also contribute to IQ such as maternal education, socioeconomic status, and genetics. Therefore, it is difficult to draw a causal conclusion solely based on the correlation between breastfeeding and IQ, and choice D is the most accurate option.

Which of the Following Conclusions About the Effects of Breastfeeding