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Pediatrics Nutrition 394a8d6d

Milk is deficient in?

A
Iron and Vit C
B
Iron and Vit A
C
Phosphorus and Vit C
D
Phosphorus and Vit A
High-Yield Explanation
a. Iron and Vit C(Ref: Nelson's 20/e p 286-290, Ghai 8/e p 150-161)About the options:IronIron content (1mg/L) in cow & breast milk makes it difficult to maintain body iron & meet RDA of infant (8-10mg). Breastfed infants absorb iron 2-3 times more efficiently than infants fed cow's milkVit CInfants consuming pasteurized or boiled animal milk are at significant risk of developing Vitamin C deficiencyPhosphorusCow's milk is rich in phosphate; So, an infant on a diet rich in cow's milk has chances of developing hypocalcemiaVit ABreast milk as well as cow's milk contains adequate amounts of Vit A to meet the needs of infantsHence, cow's milk is deficient in Iron & Vitamin C.Note: Breast milk contains adequate amounts of all vitamins except Vit D, Vit K & Vit B12 (in strictly vegan mothers).

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