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Milk is one of the most complete foods found in nature. A single glass delivers energy, structural proteins, bone-building minerals, and essential vitamins all at once – packaged in a fluid that is far more complex than it looks. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), milk is not simply a white liquid but a sophisticated biological secretion whose composition is shaped by ...

There are two distinct categories of milk consumption: all infant mammals drink milk directly from their mothers' bodies, and it is their primary source of nutrition; and humans obtain milk from other mammals for consumption by humans of all ages, as one component of a varied diet.

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.

Milk is essentially an emulsion of fat and protein in water, along with dissolved sugar (carbohydrate), minerals, and vitamins. These constituents are present in the milk of all mammals, though their proportions differ from one species to another and within species. (See Table.)

This is a detailed article about milk. What it is, what it contains, along with detailed information on nutrition and health effects.

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