This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Maternal and child care, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
Human breast milk has more of 
Select and explain. 
A. Lipids, B. Carbohydrates, C. Proteins, D. Calcium
B: Carbohydrates
Answer: B: Carbohydrates 
Explanation: Human milk is richer in Carbohydrates (lactose), Iron and water content While cow's milk is richer in fat, protein, calcium and energy content Human milk proteins: More cysteine and taurine; Less methionine; better digested than cow's milk proteins. Human milk fats: Higher levels of PUFAs esp., linoleic acid and a-linoleic acid, better digested and absorbed ; low calcium content but better absorbed than cow's milk Human milk vitamins and minerals : Human milk is richer in Vitamin A, C; richer in copper, cobalt and selenium ; richer in iron and higher bioavailability ; high calcium/phosphorous ratio. Human milk has lesser sodium Ref: Park 25th edition Pgno: 668