Mineral

• • Lower conc. than cow milk; Easier for kidney to handle
  • NOT altered by mother diet (except Fluoride)
  • Protein bound & balanced to enhance availability
• Iron

  • For proper development & make Hemoglobulin
  • Low in breast milk; Iron store depleted after 4 months (esp. Preterm)
  • Recommended 1 mg/ kg/ day iron supplement OR iron rich food after 4 months