Chapter 13, Problem 1RQ

Summary Introduction

To determine:

Whether the statement ‘Commercially available infant formula is considered as more reliable as compared to the breast milk because it is scientifically engineered for providing complete nutrition’ is true or false.

Introduction:

Breast milk contains which is produced by the human female is highly enriched in nutrients. It contains fatty acids, carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, and minerals. One of the unique features of the breast milk is that it contains proteins known as immunoglobulins which are extremely important for building immunity of the infants. The commercial infant formula has been scientifically engineered for complete nutrition. The commercially produced infant formula though contains the basic nutrients but does not contain immunoglobulins.

Answer to Problem 1RQ

Correct answer:

The correct answer is false.

Explanation of Solution

The correct answer is “F”. This is because the commercial infant formula does not contain every nutrient present in the breast milk. One of the most important nutrients which the infant formula lacks is the immunoglobulins, which are important for providing immunity to the infants.

Conclusion

Thus, the commercial infant formula is not reliable than breast milk even though it has been scientifically engineered for complete nutrition. Breast milk is an irreplaceable diet for infants.