Ateam of food scientists wants to develop a formula diet for newborns that is a nutritionally complete food that replaces human milk. to support normal infant development, the formula must have as an ingredient.

The word that best fits the blank is LACTOSE. Lactose is one of the main ingredients of milk and this is considered beneficial in the growth of an infant. What makes it very important is that, it serves as the carbohydrate for milk, meaning, this is the ingredient that gives energy to the infants.

Well a pediatrician is a children’s doctor and a obstetrician is a doctor that delivers babies and cares for pregnant women.