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11 Cards in this Set
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What is Colostrum?
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First milk, secreted by the breast during the first few days of lactation.
IgA High protein (mostly protective proteins), protection from GI and Resp infections Lymphocytes and macrophages Lactoglobulin Lactoferrin & Transferrin |
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What about human milk?
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Liquid stool is produced
Lactic acid which decreases pH in the gut Promotes good gut growth |
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What is casein and why is it important to know about its concentrations?
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Indigestible protein found in higher concentrations of Cow's milk.
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What nutrients are required for baby growth and how are they provided?
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Breast milk or formula milk
Fats Proteins Carbohydrates Vitamins Minerals Enzymes, hormones Immune boosters |
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Formula Vs Breast milk
Fats |
Formula: No DHA, doesn't adjust, no cholesterol, not completely absorbed, no lipase
Breast: DHA rich (brain constituent), adjust to baby needs, cholesterol, complete absorbed, lipase Note: Bad poo smell is unabsorbed fat |
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Formula Vs Breast milk
Protein |
Formula: Casein curds, harder on kidneys, less of everything mentioned below
Breast: Soft whey, higher absorption, lactoferrin, growth factors, sleep inducing proteins, lysozyme |
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Formula Vs Breast milk
Carbohydrates |
Formula: No lactose in some formula, deficient in oligosaccharides
Breast: Lactose and oligosaccharide rich Note: Lactose levels correlate to brain size |
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Formula Vs Breast milk
Immune boosters |
Formula: No WBCs, lower immunological effect, few wrong Igs
Breast: Macrophages, B cells, IgA. Good from mum's local environment. |
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Formula Vs Breast milk
Vitamins and minerals |
Formula: Lower absorption rate, Iron = 5-10% absorbed, less selenium
Breast: High absorption of iron, zinc, calcium and Iron (50-75%) More selenium |
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Formula Vs Breast milk
Enzymes and hormones |
Formula: Processing kills digestive enzymes, kills hormones (non human)
Breast: Lipase, amylase, oxytocin, thyroid, prolactin and varies with diet |
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Formula Vs Breast milk
Cost |
Formula: £800 (double for hypoallergenic formula)
Breast: £400 for mama food |
