Infant formula
Infant formula ( 5 Questions)
A nurse is reviewing the label of a powdered infant formula with a parent who wants to know what ingredients are in it.
The nurse explains that most powdered infant formulas are made from modified cow’s milk or soy protein that contain added nutrients such as:
Antibodies, enzymes, and growth factors are not added to powdered infant formulas. These are components of breast milk that help protect the baby from infections and support digestion and development.
Vitamins, minerals, and carbohydrates. Most powdered infant formulas are made from modified cow’s milk or soy protein that contain added nutrients such as proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals. Carbohydrates are usually from lactose, glucose, or corn syrup, and they supply calories and sweetness. Vitamins and minerals are added to meet the nutritional requirements of infants.
Hormones, probiotics, and antioxidants are not added to powdered infant formulas. Hormones are not needed for infant nutrition and may have adverse effects. Probiotics are beneficial bacteria that may help with gut health, but they are not required for infant formulas. Antioxidants are substances that protect cells from damage, but they are not added to infant formulas.
Fats, amino acids, and fiber are not added to powdered infant formulas.
Fats are usually from vegetable oils, and they provide energy and fatty acids
Vitamins, minerals, and carbohydrates. Most powdered infant formulas are made from modified cow’s milk or soy protein that contain added nutrients such as proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals. Carbohydrates are usually from lactose, glucose, or corn syrup, and they supply calories and sweetness. Vitamins and minerals are added to meet the nutritional requirements of infants.
Choice A is wrong because antibodies, enzymes, and growth factors are not added to powdered infant formulas. These are components of breast milk that help protect the baby from infections and support digestion and development.
Choice C is wrong because hormones, probiotics, and antioxidants are not added to powdered infant formulas. Hormones are not needed for infant nutrition and may have adverse effects. Probiotics are beneficial bacteria that may help with gut health, but they are not required for infant formulas. Antioxidants are substances that protect cells from damage, but they are not added to infant formulas.
Choice D is wrong because fats, amino acids, and fiber are not added to powdered infant formulas.
Fats are usually from vegetable oils, and they provide energy and fatty acids
