IBCLC - Breastmilk Composition and Function question n answers graded A+ 2024/2025

IBCLC - Breastmilk Composition and Function Carbohydrates (calories) - correct answer 40% of calories in BM come from carbohydrates Fats (calories) - correct answer 50% of calories in breastmilk come from fats WHO Guidelines to Optimal Infant Feeding - correct answer 1. BF directly at mother's breast 2. EBM from the mother 3. EBM from a donor 4. Artificial infant milk (formula) Protein (calories) - correct answer 10% of calories in breastmilk come from protein Carbohydrates - correct answer 7% of breastmilk is carbohydrates Fats - correct answer 4% of breastmilk is fats Protein - correct answer 0.8-1% of breastmilk is protein Breastmilk composition is not constant; varies with: - correct answer 1. Stage of lactation 2. Breastfeeding pattern 3. Season 4. Parity 5. Lactation period/infant age A-lactalbumin (protein) - correct answer A major protein found in human milk whey.