As the nurse assists a new mother with breastfeeding,the patient asks,"If formula is prepared to meet the nutritional needs of the newborn,what is in breast milk that makes it better?" The nurse's best response is that it contains:

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Breast milk contains immunoglobulins that protect the newborn against infection.The calorie count of formula and breast milk is about the same.All the essential amino acids are in both formula and breast milk; however,the concentrations may differ.Calcium levels are higher in formula than in breast milk.This higher level can cause an excessively high renal solute load if the formula is not diluted properly.

As the Nurse Assists a New Mother with Breastfeeding,the Patient