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Human Milk 2, Water, Fat, Protein, Carbohydrates, HMOs - Coggle Diagram
Human Milk 2
makes up 80% of milk volume, no need for H20
3.2-2.6g/100ml
most variable macronutrients in human milk
main source of energy
mostly triglycerides which are easy to digest
long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids needed for brain and eye development
0.9 - 1.2g/100ml
40% casein, 60% whey
Lactoferrin - binds to iron
secretory IgA - antibody important for immunity
lysozme - an antimicrobial enzyme
lactose: glucose and galactose provides energy especially to the brain
Human Milk Oligosaccharides, non nutritive
6.7-7.8g/100ml
do not provide energy
make up a lot of human milk
prebiotics that feed beneficial bacteria in infant gut
bind pathogens in the gut
mothers vary in structure of HMOs they make in their milk
Water
Fat
Protein
Carbohydrates
HMOs