BE 01 Flashcards
Why is human BM low in protein?
Baby born immature w/ kidneys and liver not yet able to process high protein feeds
Four feeding choices for infants (in order) - WHO, UNICEF
- BM from mom’s breast
- Expressed BM from mom
- Donor BM
- Appropriate BM substitute
Why is human BM high in lactose
Brain will triple in weight in next two years
More than 98% of fat in BM is in the form of….
Triglycerides
The medium- and long-chain fatty acids that make up the triglycerides in BM come from….
(2)
Maternal Circulation
Manufactured locally
The 2 most abundant fatty acids in BM triglycerides are…
Also high in… (2/2)
Oleic acid & Palmitic acid
Also high in…
-Essential fatty acids (linoleic acid & linolenic acid)
-Long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (eg arachidonic acid & docosahexanoic acid)
Why are long-chain fatty acids important for infant?
They are constituents of brain and neural tissue
Needed early in life for mental and visual development
75% of nitrogen-containing compounds in BM come from….
Protein
Two types of proteins in BM & their ratio
Micellar caseins & aqueous whey proteins
40:60
Predominant casein of human milk & function
b-casein
Forms micelles and produces soft, flocculent curd in infant’s stomach
4 major whey proteins in BM are
a-lactalbumin
lactoferrin
secretory IgA
serum albumin
Principal carbohydrate of human milk is….
Where is it manufactured?
Lactose
In the mammary epithelial cell
Ex. of antimicrobial factors in BM (12)
secretory IgA, IgM, IgG lactoferrin lysozyme complement C3 leucocytes bifidus factor lipids & fatty acids antiviral mucins, GAGs oligosaccharides
Ex. of growth factors in BM (6)
epidermal (EGF) nerve (NGF) insulin-like (IGF) transforming (TGF) taurine polyamines
Ex. of cytokines and anti-inflammatory factors in BM (7)
tumor necrosis factor interleukins interferon-g prostaglandins a1-antichymotrypsin a1-antitrypsin platelet-activating factor: acetyl hydrolase
Ex. of digestive enzymes in BM (4)
amylase
bile acid-stimulating esterase
bile acid-stimulating lipases
lipoprotein lipase
Ex. of hormones in BM (10)
feedback inhibitor of lactation (FIL) insulin prolactin thyroid hormones corticosteroids, ACTH oxytocin calcitonin parathyroid hormone erythropoietin
Ex. of transporters in BM (6)
lactoferrin (Fe) folate binder cobalamin binder IgF binder thyroxine binder corticosteroid binder
Ex. of potentially harmful substances in BM (10)
viruses (eg HIV) aflatoxins trans-fatty acids nicotine, caffeine food allergens PCBs, DDT, dioxins radioisotopes drugs
Ex. of other things in BM (5)
casomorphins
d-sleep peptides
nucleotides
DNA, RNA
Variation in BM concentration influenced by (6)
Varies on lactation period, geographic location, BF routine, parity, age, other mat charact, maternal diet, season
4 Stages of Lactation
Colostral
Transitional
Mature
Involutional
Colostrum time period
Birth - first 3 to 5 days after delivery
Transitional milk time period
After colostrum - end of second week
Mature milk time period
During full lactation
Involutional milk time period
End of lactation
Colostrum is higher in (4)…. and lower in (3)…. than mature BM
Higher: secretory IgA, lactoferrin, vitamin A, sodium
Lower: fat, lactose, vitamin B1
Involutional milk is high in(3)…. and low in(1)….
High: protein, fat, sodium
Low: lactose
Study chart on BE01: 1. Food_and_nutrition_bulletin….
Pgs. 4-8
Human vs cow milk
Study table 4 in BE01: 1. food_and_nutrition_bulletin….
Pg. 9
Typical daily intakes (g) of selected BM constituents
Nitrogen in human milk derived from two sources….
Protein and non-protein components
Protein content of human milk (appx)
9g/L, decreasing as lactation progresses
Function of proteins in BM (7)
Provide essential amino acids for growth (all present in BM)
Provides protective factors (eg immunoglobulins)
Carriers for hormones (eg thyroxine)
Carriers for vitamins (eg folate-binding proteins)
Provide enzymatic activity (eg amylase)
Provide other biological activities (eg IGF)
Minimal contributor to total energy provided by BM (1g provides 4 calories)
Casein is what 5 of total protein in BM
40%
Function of Casein
Mainly nutritive, providing minerals and essential amino acids to infant
Also provides peptides with multiple functions, including antimicrobial, opioid, GI functions
Whey proteins include (5)
a-lactalbumin serum albumin lactoferrin immunoglobulins lysozyme
a-lactalbumin
- is X% total protein in human milk
- is higher/lower than cow’s milk
- is 10-20% of total protein in BM
- is much higher than cow’s milk
a-lactalbumin does…..
- in mammary gland
- in infant
- mammary gland: participates in lactose synthesis, creating osmotic “drag” to facilitate milk production and secretion
- in infant: binds Ca and Zn, may facilitate absorption of essential minerals; during digestion peptides formed have antibacterial and immunostimulatory properties & cause apoptosis of tumor cells
Factors that promote GI maturation in infant
Growth factors, incl EGF, IGF, TGF
Non-protein Nitrogen (NPN)…
- % of total nitrogen
- roles
- 20-25% total nitrogen
- still studying roles, current known include essential vitamins, stimulation of beneficial bacteria….
A diet deficient in free amino acid taurine results in…
impaired fat absorption, bile acid secretion, retinal function and hepatic function
Where does most protein synthesis occur?
Add’l milk proteins (eg albumin, immunoglobulins) derived from….
Lactocyte of mammary gland
add’l proteins derived from mother’s extracellular fluid
Carbohydrates in BM:
- primary
- 1.2% of milk made up of….
- these 4 present in sm quantities
- lactose (disaccharide)
- over 130 different oligosaccharides (short chains of monosaccharides) (varies w/ many factors)
- glucose, frutose, glycoconjugates glycoprotein and glycolipid in sm Q’s
Lactose….
- stable?
- [Avg]
- % energy requirements provided (and measure)
- most table component of mature BM
- [avg] = 68g/L
- provides up to 40% of energy req’s (each gram of carbs provides 4 calories)
Where is lactose synthesized?
in breast by lactocytes
What are the lactocytes?
Single layer of secretory cells that comprise the spherical alveolus
Lactose is a disaccharide. Prior to absorption what happens?
Prior to infant absorption broken down by enzyme lactase, to glucose and galactose
Where is lactase prodiced and when is it secreted in infant?
Lactase enzyme produced in brush border of small intestine.
Secreted in fetus from about 24 weeks gestational age
Functions of lactose (4)
- rapid increase of lactose at SA (Lact II) causes osmotic drawing of water into breast secretion - result: copious BM production
- enhances absorption of Ca and Fe
- Glucose and galactose provide energy to body, esp rapidly growing infant brain.
- Galactose essential for develop of CNS
Likelihood of seeing primary lactose intolerance
HIGHLY unlikely. If happens is usually after weaning!
Most variable constituent of human milk is
FAT
Milk fat is inversely related to
Degree of breast fullness
98-99% of milk fats are….
triglycerides (triacylglycerols)
Each gram of fat provides X calories
Fats provide what % energy in BM
Each g of fat provides 9 calories
Fats provide about half of energy in BM
Function of fats in BM (3)
Essential for synthesis and develop of retinal and neural tissue and support develop of human immune system
Human milk contains these fatty acids….
Medium chain
Long chain
-inclu long chain polyunstaurated fatty acids (LCUPFA)
BM is rick source of these 2 essential fatty acids and their derivatives
linoleic acid –> arachidonic acid (AA)
alpha-linolenic acid –> docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)
LCPUFA status of brain of AF infant provides possible explanation of…
decreases in neurological function and later cognitive ability found in AF infants
(AF has significantly lower LCPUFAs)
Remaining 1-2% fat not composed of triglycerides include (6)…
Di- and monoglycerides Nonesterified fatty acids Phospholipids Cholesterol Cholesterol esters
Chemical form of triglycerides
Three fatty acids bound to glycerol molecule
Where are triglycerides synthesized?
In lactocytes from free fatty acids and glycerol
Fatty acids may be manufactured in lactocyte or originate from bloodstream
Maternal diet and protein….
- Total amount?
- Types of fats?
Mat diet does NOT affect total amount of fat in human milk.
Types of fat in mon’s diet influence composition of fatty acids in her BM.
When mothers ingest typical western diet, what % of fatty acids synthesized in mammary gland?
What does that mean about those not produced in mammary gland?
20% from mammary gland, rest from bloodstream.
Therefore, composition of the 80% reflects composition of dietary intake or adipose deposited fatty acids
Fats synthesized in mammary gland are XX fatty acids, while those synthesized in adipose tissue are XX.
Mammary: medium-chain fatty acids
Adipose tissues: long-chain fatty acids
When mothers eat high-carb, low fat diet, as much as XX% of fatty acids may be synthesized in mammary gland.
40%
BF women should aim to return to pre-preg weight by…
6 mos PP
Level of cholesterol in BM? Consistent?
Remains constant at 100-200 mg/L despire dietary change
Function of cholesterol in BM
Necessary for formation of stale cell membrane structure.
Role of phospholipids
Vital role in myelinization of CNS and develop of retina
Most important growth during critical period is occurring in the brain which will double in size during first year.
Mean concentration of fat in BM
4%, but subject to large sampling errors.
Remember, lots of variability in fat content by breast fullness (1-18%)
What breaks triglycerides down in to free fatty acdis and glycerol
LIPASES
Which lipases break down triglycerides into free fatty acids and glycerol in BM, and how (4)?
- Bile salt-stimulated lipase (in BM, aiding baby’s digestive enzymes)
- Lingual lipase (initiates digestion process in infant’s mouth)
- Gastric lipase (continues digestion in infant’s stomach)
- Pancreatic lipase (completes digestion in the small intestine)
Which 2 lipases markedly aid digestion of lipids in BF infant?
Gastric and bile-salt stimulated lipase
Why might expressed & stored BM have a soapy smell/taste, potentially refused by infant?
How to fix if baby refuses?
This is caused by BM lipase beginning the digestion process
Fine for baby to drink, if he will take it.
If refuses, scald BM (see other card on how)
How to scald BM
- In heavy-based pan over low heat, bring milk to just below boiling point.
- As soon as she sees some steam rising and bubbles forming around inside edges of pan, remove fr heat. Stir occasionally while heating to prevent a skin from forming on top.
- Cool and store as usual.
Only difference between foremilk and hindmilk
Fat content is much higher in hindmilk AT A GIVEN BF
but changes at different rates between BFs
What is lactoengineering? What is it currently used for?
Altering milk composition for a particular purpose. Currently used to provide high-fat BM to VLBW preemies.
Vitamin A:
- fat or water soluble?
- Two categories
-FAT SOLUBLE
-Two categories:
-Retinol from animal sources (liver, whole milk, eggs)
-Carotenoid, a provitamin fr yellow and green vegetables and fruit
which is converted to retinol in body
Function of Vit A
Deficiency causes
Deficiency caused by
Necessary for vision, immune system, maint of epithelial structures.
Deficiency causes blindness and death.
Deficiency caused by early weaning, insufficient intake of foods rich in vit A, low-fat diets, chronic exposure to cigarette smoke.
Vit A in BM
- good source?
- which type?
- effect of supplementation?
- BM excellent source of vit A
- BM vit A mainly retinol, influenced by maternal serum levels of retinol
- Suppl including vit A and beta-carotene significantly increase [BM]
When are vitA levels highest?
Early lactation, gradually decline
Vit D
- fat or water soluble?
- functions
-FAT SOLUBLE
-Functions:
-Bone health: Ca and phosphorous homeostasis (prevents rickets
and osteoporosis)
-Cell proliferation
-Role in prevent hypertension, autoimmune disorders, cancer
Sources of Vit D
Main source: sunlight reacting on skin - produces lg amounts, eg 10,000-20,000 IU in 10-12 mins for person in swimsuit in Boston
Found naturally in very few foods, incl: fatty fish, egg yolks, some wild mushrooms, fortified foods
BM levels of vit D & depletion
Low usually (20-<100IU/L) Stores of Vit D laid down during preg in normal moms may be depleted in 2 mos in absence of exposure to sunlight.
Adequate level of Vit D?
No consensus
Current recommend is 400 IU/day, beginning soon after birth.
Admin as medicine to prevent rickets.
Supplement mom’s Vit D?
Yes, usually they are low. Mat vit D3 suppl of 6400 IU/day meets needs of lactating woman, raising level to upper normal range, also maintaining normal [vit D] in EBF infant
Vit E
- fat or water soluble
- function
- what is it?
- FAT SOLUBLE
- Function: antioxidant that protects cell membranes from oxidation
- Vit E describes collection of tocopherols of which alpha-tocopherol is most significant
Vit E:
- Good source (colostrum, mature milk)?
- Supplement?
- Fx of smoking and infant formula
- Colostrum rich source of Vit E, as with mature milk. Since fat-soluble, higher levels found in hind-milk.
- Suppl not recommend for healthy babies and moms
- Smoking causes oxidative stress, reduces vit E in BM. Smoking & formula cause deleterious pro-oxidant fx in infants
Vit K
- fat or water soluble?
- where produced
- good sources
- FAT SOLUBLE
- produced by bacteria in human intestines (menaquinone, vit K2)
- sources include leafy greens, avocado, kiwi: phylloquinone and vit K1 are the plant sources
Which components of blood are vit K-dependent?
Prothrombin, coagulation factors VII and IX, some plasma proteins.
^all = blood clotting factors
Maternal intake of X mg/day provides [BM] that meet infant’s daily requirement.
5 mg/day
Adequacy of maternal diet for meeting infant vitamin K needs?
Inadequate. Vit K xfer across placenta is poor and [BM] varies considerably by maternal diet.
Supplement recommend Vit K
Single IM injection of Vit K1 recommended for all healthy term infants at birth, with no further supplementation recommended.
Early onset Vitamin K deficiency bleeding (VKDB)…
-presents when, how
Late onset VKDB
-presents when, how
EARLY: presents between 1-7 days of age, usually as hemorrhage at umbilical cord site, GI tract or circumcision site
LATE: between 2-12 weeks with intracranial, GI, cutaneous bleeding.
-Late onset results in serious morbidity or mortality and occurs almost exclusively in BF infants who did not receive parenteral (IMI) prophylactic vit K soon after birth
Vit C
- fat or water soluble?
- sources
- deficiency causes
- WATER SOLUBLE
- humans dependent on vit C from external sources (body cannot make own) - found in fruits and veggies
- deficiency causes scurvy
Supplement vit C?
NO. Intake of vit C in mat diet, but not as suppl, determines [vit c] in BM. Supplementation does not raise BM levels above normal in well-nourished women.
B-complex vitamins
- name all 4 listed here (there are 8 total)
- function
- sources
- Thiamin (B1), riboflavin (B2), B6 (pyridoxine), B12 (cobalamin)
- play role in cell metabolism
- found in potatoes, bananas, lentils, tempeh, turkey, liver, tuna, brewer’s yeast
Thiamin (vit B1)
- suppl?
- [BM] influenced by…
- [thiamin] of BM in well-nourished moms meets infants needs, not signif affected by suppl.
- influenced by maternal thiamin intake. Suppl during preg and lat only for women w low serum thiamin
Riboflavin (vit B2)
- suppl?
- [BM] influenced by
- No need to supplement in well nourished moms
- influenced by mat intake of riboflavin