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Which of the following is FALSE about breast milk?

A
It has an energy value of 70 kcal per 100 ml
B
Maximum milk output is seen at 12 months following delivery
C
Coefficient of uptake of iron is 70 per cent for breast milk
D
Uptake of calcium from breast milk is higher than that from cow's milk
High-Yield Explanation
The mean output of breast milk at 0-2 months of lactation is 530 ml/day, at 5-6 months is 730 ml/day and at 11-12 months is 525 ml/day. Hence, during the first year, maximum milk output is seen at 5-6 months of lactation, while the minimum output is at 12 months. Ref: Park's Textbook Of Preventive And Social Medicine, By K. Park, 19th Edition, Pages 422, 429, 430.

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