NUTR 331 EXAM 2 QUESTIONS and
ANSWERS Athabasca University
Discuss differences in nutrient composition of cow's milk, human milk, and
infant formula
✔✔Breast milk: 39% carbs, 55% fat, 6% protein (highest in fat and
calories)
Infant formula: 42% carbs, 49% fat, 9% protein (too high in carbs)
Cow's Milk: 29% carbs, 51% fat, 20% protein ((too high in protein)
Describe the composition of regular formula
✔✔mimics composition of human milk; non fat cow's milk mixed with
vegetable oils and added carbs from lactose
Describe the composition of soy based formula
✔✔meant for those with lactose intolerance, milk allergy, galactosemic or
on vegan diet; non hypoallergenic
Describe the composition of Casein hydrolysates formula
✔✔Lactose free, small peptides and amino acids for easier absorption;
meant for those with cow's milk or soy protein allergy or have severe
malabsorption
Describe the composition of amino acid based formula
✔✔Hypoallergenic, based on synthetic amino acid; mean for those with
cow's milk or multiple food protein intolerance and cannot tolerate
hydrolysate formulas or allergic eosinophilic esophagitis