Which social policy effort is LEAST likely to improve the health of babies?
A) teaching developing world families that a healthy-looking baby may still be malnourished
B) making formula free to every U.S. mother
C) educating people in the United States that it's fine to breast-feed in public
D) mandating extended maternity leave, so new mothers can breast-feed their infants for a reasonable amount of time before returning to work

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Making formula free to every U.S. mother may actually discourage breastfeeding, which is the most beneficial option for the health of babies. Formula also lacks the antibodies and nutrients found in breast milk. The other options all aim to improve the health of babies by promoting proper nutrition and providing support for breastfeeding mothers.

Which Social Policy Effort Is LEAST Likely to Improve the Health