State PCS PYQPrelims 2019

UPPCS · Question 127

Mother's milk provides an almost complete diet to the new-born, but it lacks which of the following?

  1. Iron
  2. Calcium
  3. Magnesium
  4. Potassium
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Answer: (A) Iron

Explanation

Breast milk is low in iron (though well absorbed). Infants rely on iron stores from birth, so supplementation or complementary foods are needed after about 6 months.