Understanding the Risks of Supplementary Feeding
                                
                                
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                                According to the World Health Organization, exclusively breastfeeding infants for the first six months has proven health benefits, yet the premature introduction of complementary foods, a form of supplementary feeding, can present significant risks. Beyond infants, supplementary feeding of wildlife and livestock also carries a host of dangers that impact health, behavior, and the environment.