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QUESTION 17 1 points Save Answer Which of the following is not found in human breast milk? a. Antiviral agents b. Infection inhibitors c. Antibacterial agents d. Anti-inflammatory agents e. Vitamin D QUESTION 18 1 points Saved What is a characteristic of colostrum? a. It is an ingredient in some brands of infant formula. b. It promotes the growth of harmful bacteria in the infant's digestive tract. c. It makes the infant susceptible to certain diseases when consumed. d. It is produced during the fourth week after the infant's birth. Oe. It is a premilk secretion that contains antibodies from the mother's blood.

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17. Human breast milk contains various anti-infectious agents along with anti inflammatory agents to provide the initial protection but vitamin D is not found in human milk as per recommended requirement hence, children require its supplementation. Thus Option E is correct.

18. Colostrum is viscous and yellowish pre-milk secretion containing high proteins, fat as well as antibodies from the mother’s milk, but it’s very tough to digest by the baby.

Thus option E is correct