Question

Match the word to its definition. 3 points Save Answer lactose alpha-lactalbumin - colostrum A. The predominant carbohydrate in human breastmilk. B. The chief protein in human breastmilk. Easily digested by infants. A milk-like secretion from the breasts during the first day or so after C. delivery and before milk appears. Yellowish in color and rich in protective factors such as immunoglobulins and antiviral agents. A factor in breastmilk that binds with iron and keeps it from supporting the growth of the infant's intestinal bacterial An infants consumption of human milk with no supplementation of any E. type (no water, no juice, ho non human milk, and no foods) except for vitamins, minerals, and medications) lactoferrin exclusive breastfeeding complementary foods F nutrient and energy containing solid or semi-solid foods (or liquids) fed to infants in addition to breastmilk.

Answer 1

Lactose : A

Lactose is the main carbohydrate present in the human breast milk. Lactose is a type of disaccharides . Approximately 6.9- 7.2% of breast milk contains lactose.

Alpha lactalbumin: B

It is the predominant protein present in the human breast milk . About 25% protein present in the breast milk is alpha lactalbumin.

Approximately 0.8-0.9% of mature breast milk contains proteins. Infant formula are produced with alpha lactalbumin as they are easily digested in infants and it is rich in tryptophan.

Colostrum: C

The first secretion from the breast after delivery is known as colostrum. It is yellowish in colour and rich in protective factors such as immunoglobulins and nutrients. It promotes growth and health in infants.

Lactoferrin : D

Lactoferrin is a iron binding protein present in the breast milk. It controls the iron to the intestinal bacteria and allows only healthy bacteria to survive.

Exclusive breastfeeding: E

The infants are given only breastfeeding exclusively without including any type of food like water, juice and any other milk other than humans or supplements except vitamins and minerals supplements. It is useful for the development and growth of the infants.

Complementary foods : F

After 6 months of infants age , complementary foods are given in addition to breastmilk . It may be solids or semi solids or can even given as liquids which gives nutrients and energy to the infants. Vegetables ,fruits , cereals ,egg are given.