Mrs. M has returned to work and is now having difficulty breastfeeding her 7-month-old son. She plans to switch him to cow's milk. You inform her that cow's milk is:
1. A natural and adequate substitute for breast milk.
2. Higher in fat content and may lead to an overweight baby.
3. Not recommended for children under the age of one year.
4. Nutritionally more similar to breast milk than formula.
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Rationale: Cow's milk has different proportions of casein and whey and is not recommended for the infant's immature kidneys. High amount of fats are required for the development of the brain and nervous system in infants. Consumption of cow's milk is not recommended for children under one year old. Unmodified cow's milk does not contain the required amounts of vitamins and minerals for infants.
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