Ibclc (Exam With 100% Correct Answers 2024): Nutrition And Biochemistry

In comparison to mature milk, colostrum is: {Ans: Lower in: -lactose -fat -water -water soluble vitamins Higher in Immunoglobulins and proteins, specifically... -IgA -vitamins A+E -carotenoids -protein -sodium -zinc -chloride -potassium}How is the composition of milk at the end of a feeding different from the beginning? {Ans: In general protein and fat contents are highest at the end of a feeding}What does lactose do? {Ans: -essential for brain development -produces steady release of glucose -lactose is the primary carbohydrate, least variable, most consistent}How are the components or concentration there of in preterm milk different? {Ans: Preterm milk is similar to colostrum. Higher in: -Protein -Sodium -Chloride (as well as IgA, Lactoferrin, Lysozyme, LC-PUFAs) Lower in: -Lactose Fatty acids parallel to intrauterine levels and profiles}What can cause color change to breastmilk? Should this be of concern? {Ans: Maternal diet/medications can alter color of breastmilk No need for concern unless frank blood is found, this will not harm infant, but should be followed up}What is bifidus factor {Ans: -type of carbohydrate, several oligosacchardies together -helps to create an acidic environment where pathogen growth is deterred}