Question: Which element is deficient in milk?
Options:
Mg
Fe
P
Ca
🔑 Key Points
Iron content in cow's milk:
→ Cow's milk is low in iron (around 0.2-0.5 mg iron per liter).
Iron content in cow's milk:
→ Cow's milk is low in iron (around 0.2-0.5 mg iron per liter).
Vitamin C and absorption factors:
→ Cow's milk offers low levels of vitamin C, a factor that stimulates iron absorption, and high levels of calcium and phosphorus, factors that inhibit iron absorption.
Nutrient composition of cow's milk:
→ Cow's milk is low in linoleic acid and vitamin E, and contains excessive quantities of sodium, potassium, and proteins.