The nurse teaches expectant mothers about the differences between breast milk and commercially prepared infant formulas. What does the nurse tell the mothers about breast milk? (Select all that apply.)
A. Fewer nutrients
B. Less casein
C. Less protein
D. More calories
E. More carbohydrates
ANS: B, C, E
Human breast milk contains more carbohydrates, less protein, and less casein than cow's milk or infant formulas. Commercially prepared formulas have the same essential nutrients for growth and development and do not have fewer calories.
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