Design a short policy recommendation for a low-income community clinic deciding whether to prioritize breast milk promotion programs or subsidized formula distribution, integrating nutritional, immunologic, and economic considerations. Which recommendation best balances evidence and practicality?

• A. Discontinue all breastfeeding promotion and exclusively distribute formula because formula is always nutritionally equivalent and easier to control, and public health programs should prioritize convenience over nuanced immune and economic benefits.
• B. Prioritize supporting and promoting breastfeeding (education, lactation support, and facilitating maternal leave) because breast milk provides dynamic immune protection and better nutrient bioavailability and is economically advantageous; provide subsidized formula as a safety net for mothers who cannot breastfeed or choose not to, to ensure infant nutrition is met.
• C. Provide no support for either breastfeeding or formula, leaving choices entirely to market forces and personal preference because clinical guidance is unnecessary in low-income settings.
• D. Mandate breastfeeding for all mothers for public health reasons, cut off any formula subsidies, and employ fines for noncompliance, because breastfeeding benefits are absolute and universal.

Answer: (B)