Fats (calories)
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50% of calories in breastmilk come from fats
What are the main functions of fats in breastmilk?
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1. Needed for mental, CNS and visual (retinal) development
2. Increases digestability, absorption & mineral balance
3. Transport vehicle for fat-soluble micronutrients and vitamins
,What are the main facts about cholesterol in breastmilk?
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1. Cholesterol is a fat
2. Constant level - maternal diet does not affect it
3. 100-200 mg/L
4. It is needed for formation of stable cell membrane structure
Breastmilk composition is not constant; varies with:
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1. Stage of lactation
2. Breastfeeding pattern
3. Season
4. Parity
5. Lactation period/infant age
Passive immunity
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Passive immunity is the transfer of active humoral immunity in the form of
ready-made antibodies. Passive immunity can occur naturally, when
maternal antibodies are transferred to the fetus through the placenta or
through breastfeeding.
, What gives breastmilk it's bluish colour?
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Whey protein
What is the most common Immunoglobulin in breastmilk?
Secrtory IgA
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Secretory IgA - an immunoglobulin that forms antibodies in the infant body
and is critical in mucosal immunity. Coats mucosal surfaces and prevents
adherence and penetration of pathogens. Highest concentration in
colostrum.
A-lactalbumin (protein) - function in the mammary gland
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a-lacalbuman participates in lactose synthesis by creating an osmotic
"drag" to facilitate milk production and secretion.
What is the function of lyzosome, lactoferrin and immunogloulins?
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50% of calories in breastmilk come from fats
What are the main functions of fats in breastmilk?
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1. Needed for mental, CNS and visual (retinal) development
2. Increases digestability, absorption & mineral balance
3. Transport vehicle for fat-soluble micronutrients and vitamins
,What are the main facts about cholesterol in breastmilk?
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1. Cholesterol is a fat
2. Constant level - maternal diet does not affect it
3. 100-200 mg/L
4. It is needed for formation of stable cell membrane structure
Breastmilk composition is not constant; varies with:
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1. Stage of lactation
2. Breastfeeding pattern
3. Season
4. Parity
5. Lactation period/infant age
Passive immunity
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Passive immunity is the transfer of active humoral immunity in the form of
ready-made antibodies. Passive immunity can occur naturally, when
maternal antibodies are transferred to the fetus through the placenta or
through breastfeeding.
, What gives breastmilk it's bluish colour?
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Whey protein
What is the most common Immunoglobulin in breastmilk?
Secrtory IgA
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Secretory IgA - an immunoglobulin that forms antibodies in the infant body
and is critical in mucosal immunity. Coats mucosal surfaces and prevents
adherence and penetration of pathogens. Highest concentration in
colostrum.
A-lactalbumin (protein) - function in the mammary gland
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a-lacalbuman participates in lactose synthesis by creating an osmotic
"drag" to facilitate milk production and secretion.
What is the function of lyzosome, lactoferrin and immunogloulins?
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