Which of the following is true regarding
premature milk as compared to mature
milk?
a) Less lactose
b) Less iron
c) Less immunoglobulins
d) Less sodium
Correct Answer - A
Answer- A. Less lactose
Preterm milk
The milk of mother who delivers prematurely differs from the milk of
a mother who delivers at term.
Preterm milk contains : Less lactose (in comparison to term milk).
Contains more protein S, sodium, iron, immunoglobins and calories
as they are needed by the preterm baby.