At consumption level of 30 fl. oz of breastmilk or Good Start Formula, how would

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At consumption level of 30 fl. oz of breastmilk or Good Start Formula, how would Dan’s calcium and protein intake compare between the two (table 6.3). If he were exclusively breast-fed, would it be correct to infer that he is consuming in adequate protein and calcium. Why or why not? NAME Dan Birth to 24 months: Boys Length-for-age and Weight-for-age percentiles RECORD . 12 15 18 cm in 100 100 39 L 381 E 351 H 35 85 31 80 38 L 28 N 27 G 26 T 25 28I 21 2050 19 18 45 17 16 15 18 16 18 kg lb AGE (MONTHS) 15 12 12 Mother's Stature Fathers Stature Age: Weeks Birth Published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention November 12009 SOURCE: WHO Child Growth Standards (htp:l)wwww who.inichildgrowen) CD SAFER-HEALTHIER-PEOPLE

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Breast milk is the best source of nutrition to the new born infant till 6 months of life. The calcium and protein content in breast milk is lower than in most of the infant milk substitutes. But, it cannot be concluded that babies who are exclusively breastfed are consuming less protein and calcium. This is because the proteins and calcium in breast milk are absorbed better and more bioavailable than in the milk substitutes.

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