A breastfed infant has just been diagnosed with galactosemia. The therapeutic management of this includes which?
a. Stop breastfeeding the infant.
b. Add amino acids to breast milk.
c. Substitute a lactose-containing formula for breast milk.
d. Give the appropriate enzyme along with breast milk.
ANS: A
The infant with galactosemia is fed a diet free of all milk and lactose-containing foods. This includes breast milk. Soy-protein formula is the formula of choice. Other strategies are being identified.
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