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Colostrum, the Thick, Yellowish Substance Initially Produced When a Woman

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Colostrum, the thick, yellowish substance initially produced when a woman begins breastfeeding, is beneficial because


A) it prepares the newborn's digestive system to accept the breastmilk.
B) is high in brown fat, a type of fat necessary for prevention of weight loss after birth.
C) it is rich in nutrients to fuel the newborn's early growth and antibodies to help protect from infection.
D) it is high in sugar, a sweet taste infants prefer, and promotes their latching on behavior.

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