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Feeding honey to an infant as an alternative to sugar
a. Not recommended
b. Recommended

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User Lavi
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Answer:

Not recommended

Step-by-step explanation:

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User Mts
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Answer:

a. Not recommended

Step-by-step explanation:

Honey contains different compounds: carbohydrates, proteins, amino acids, traces of pollen. Some of these substances, especially traces of pollen and certain proteins, might cause an allergic reaction.

In the case of white sugar, it only contains sacarose, a carbohydrate that is very unlikely to cause any allergic reaction.

Therefore is not recommended to feed an infant honey instead of sugar.

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