Introduction
Premature baby food is formula or powder that mothers give to their babies that do not breastfeed for whatever circumstance. I chose this “...” project because It has to deal with what my future will deal with. Premature baby food is so critical to a baby's health because they absolutely need those calories to grow to be a healthy baby. This “...” will affect my life in many ways in the future. As a NICU nurse you have to know exactly how much you need to provide the baby with, how many calories, and also if there's anything they might need extra in their diet.
Composition of ...
Main Chemicals, Compounds, Components
DHA: helps with development of the brain and brain growth. this is a fatty acid that drives mostly from sugar beets, sugarcane, and by fermentation of glycerin. This is a natural substance that is found in sun tanning oil due to it’s properties to darken the skin when used. It is also an omega-3 fatty acid that is a primary structural component of the human brain, cerebral cortex, skin, sperm, testicles and retina.
Vitamin E: will benefit the baby with the development as a whole. Is a nutrient found in many foods and also from the sun. It protects against free radicals which are uv rays from the sun. These free radicals could cause skin cancer and other cancerous cells. Vitamin E is important in the fact that most cells in the body use this to interact with each other and to carry out many important functions.
Chemistry's Role
Lutein: This chemical is found in most green vegetables made naturally from light energy which they act as a modulator for the light energy. this is an important substance for the human eye as it has properties in the pigmentation of the eye.
DHA: This fatty acid derives mostly from the natural growth of sugar beets, sugarcane, and by the fermentation of glycerin. This is a natural substance that is found in sun tanning oil due to it’s properties to darken the skin when used.
Vitamin E: Is a nutrient found in many natural grown foods and from the sun as well. It protects against free radicals which are uv rays from the sun. These free radicals could cause skin cancer and other cancerous cells. Vitamin E is important in the fact that most cells in the body use this to interact with each other and to carry out many important functions.
Resources
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enfamil
everything need to know about the formula
base information on the product
http://www.babycentre.co.uk/a555457/nutrition-for-premature-babies
Website with nutrition facts and information for premature babies
http://www.enfamil.com/products/enfamil-infant
The company's website for product information on anything needed to know
All facts on premature baby's nutritional needs and other facts or information
About the Author
Megan Blomquist is a senior at Billings Senior high school. She enjoys Starbucks coffee, shopping, and just being a white girl in general. Her goal in life is to become a NICU nurse and help babies in need. She loves babies and loves helping people so it’s the perfect job for her. She loves to travel, and loves the east coast as well. One day she plans to visit Times Square during New Years.