According to breastfeeding trends reported by the CDC, 75% of women initiate breastfeeding but by six months only _____% are still breastfeeding.

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According to the information given, 75% of mothers are breastfeeding at six months. The question asks for the percentage still breastfeeding at an unspecified time beyond that point. The answer choices range from 17% to 50%. Since 50% is the highest percentage listed, and it is unlikely that more than half of mothers continue breastfeeding beyond six months, it is a distractor answer. A study by the CDC found that at 12 months, only 43% of mothers were still breastfeeding, making choice C the correct answer.

According to Breastfeeding Trends Reported by the CDC, 75% of Women