Milk is the liquid produced by the mammary glands of mammals, including humans. Breast milk is the preferred food for infants, as it is well-tolerated while their digestive tracts develop and mature. Dairy milk may be introduced at later ages if tolerated well. Although dairy milk may come from any mammal, cows, goats, buffalo, and sheep are
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Milk is a highly nutritious liquid formed in the mammary glands of mammals to sustain their newborns during their first months of life. This article focuses on cow’s milk. A huge variety of
milk, liquid secreted by the mammary glands of female mammals to nourish their young for a period beginning immediately after birth. The milk of domesticated animals is also an important food source for humans, either as a fresh fluid or processed into a number of dairy products such as butter and cheese. A brief treatment of milk follows.
a. : a fluid secreted by the mammary glands of females for the nourishment of their young. b (1) : milk from an animal and especially a cow used as food by people. (2) : a food product produced from seeds or fruit that resembles and is used similarly to cow's milk. vegan milk. dairy-free milks.
Milk is a natural food source for mammals. Animals, including humans, produce milk to feed their young until they are ready for solid food. As such, milk contains valuable nutrients that help
Milk is a white liquid food produced by the mammary glands of mammals. It is the primary source of nutrition for young mammals (including breastfed human infants) before they are able to digest solid food. [1] Immune factors and immune-modulating components in milk contribute to …
Milk provides many essential nutrients. These include: Phosphorus Calcium Vitamin A Vitamin D (in products fortified with vitamin D) Riboflavin Vitamin B12 Potassium Zinc Choline Magnesium
Milk is a perishable food. You should buy only as much milk as you use within a short period. Before purchasing milk, check the "sell by" date on the container to ensure it has not already passed. Keep it refrigerated at 38 to 40 degrees F. As long as it smells good, it is usually still safe to consume. How to Prepare
Milk Delivers a Nutritious Punch! Creamy, cool milk is a nutrient-rich—and tasty—choice that is important to a nutritious and balanced diet. Milk provides 13 essential nutrients in each serving including: protein , calcium , phosphorus, vitamins A and D and four B vitamins—B12, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and niacin.