Breastfeeding and formula Flashcards
What can climate issues cause for formula
contaminated water which is then used for formula
Describe digestion with breastfeeding
protein in breastmilk is easier to digest
What has digestion of breastmilk been associated with?
destruction of over 40 types of cancer
What is the increased risk of baby developing by having formula milk
Juvenile onset diabetes
What does the amount of vitamins and minerals in formula depend on?
how long the formula has been stored for
What does breast milk contain that promotes gut growth
growth factors
What does breastmilk contain?
lymphocytes and stem cells
What does lactoferrin in breast milk help do?
absorb iron into the baby’s gut
Does formula contain lactoferrin?
No
Why do breastfed babies have a much larger of compared to formula fed babies?
larger thymus means they have a stronger immune system