Colostrum is an extremely valuable first food for infants because it contains _________blank. Multiple Choice natural preservatives that help protect the infant's nervous system from becoming oxidized chemical factors that slow the maturation of the infant's immune system to a safe level biologically active substances that help the infant fight infections hormones that stimulate the development of the infant's red blood cells
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Colostrum is the first form of milk produced by mammals immediately following delivery of the newborn. It is rich in nutrients and antibodies. Show more…
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