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tiara099

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on: Jun 22, 2018
Which of the following statements regarding breast milk is true?
 
  The breast milk secreted for premature infants is different than that secreted
  for full-term infants.
  Breast milk contains bacteria and viruses which are important to stimulate the
  newborn's immune system.
  The breast milk secreted by older mothers is usually less nutritious than that
  secreted by young mothers.
  Breast milk which contains colostrum should not be fed to newborn infants.

Question 2

Breast milk
 
  is deficient in iron and vitamin C.
  is more likely than formula to produce allergies.
  provides antibodies to fight diseases.
  upsets the baby's digestive system more often than formulas.


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orangecrush

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

The breast milk secreted for premature infants is different than that secreted
for full-term infants.

Answer to Question 2

provides antibodies to fight diseases.


tiara099

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

chereeb

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

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