Nutrition Through the Life Cycle (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781305628007
Author: Judith E. Brown
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Introduction: Human milk is an important food for the infant and is an essential source of nutrients especially during the first six months after birth. It is associated with large number of benefits including a better cognition, fewer diseases and a decreased iron deficiency in the infant.
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