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Question
Breast milk is important as ______.
Options
It provides all nutrients.
Provides an adequate amount of fat.
Vitamin C content is retained.
All of these.
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Solution
All of these
Explanation:
- Breast milk provides all nutrients: It contains all the essential nutrients, proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals, needed for the healthy growth and development of an infant.
- Provides an adequate amount of fat: The fat in breast milk supplies the energy required for the baby’s rapid growth and helps in brain development.
- Vitamin C content is retained: Breast milk naturally contains vitamin C, which supports the baby’s immune system and helps in the absorption of iron.
Hence, breast milk is important because it fulfills all these functions, making the correct answer “All of these.”
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