All are true about milk's diet EXCEPT:

Appeared in: HP CHO -9 October 2022

Explanation

This option is the correct answer because it presents a false statement about milk's vitamin content.
Milk is actually a poor source of Vitamin C and (unfortified) Vitamin D.
Conversely, milk is a rich source of Vitamin A and Riboflavin (Vitamin B2).
The statement incorrectly reverses these well-established nutritional facts.

Option A: This is a true statement. Milk is known for its high calcium content but is a poor source of iron.
Option B: This is a true statement. Lactose is the primary carbohydrate (sugar) in milk.
Option C: This is a true statement. Casein and whey proteins (like lactalbumin) are the main proteins in milk.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Nutritional Composition of Milk as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
Nurses must educate parents that while milk is nutritious, an exclusive milk diet for toddlers can lead to 'milk anemia' due to its low iron content. Iron-rich foods should be introduced from 6 months of age.
Advise on the importance of Vitamin D supplementation for exclusively breastfed infants, as both breast milk and unfortified cow's milk are poor sources.
Counsel patients on milk storage: Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) is sensitive to light, so milk should be stored in opaque containers to preserve its nutritional value.

How to Approach the Question

First, identify that the question uses the keyword 'EXCEPT'. This means you are looking for the one statement that is false.
Read each option carefully and evaluate its factual accuracy based on your knowledge of milk's nutritional composition.
Option A: Recall that milk is high in calcium, low in iron. This is true.
Option B: Recall that lactose is milk sugar. This is true.
Option C: Recall that casein and whey are milk proteins. This is true.
Option D: Evaluate the vitamin claims. Milk is poor in Vitamin C and rich in Vitamin A/Riboflavin. This statement claims the opposite, making it false.

Concept Tested & Keywords

Concept Tested: Nutritional Composition of Milk
Stem keywords: milk, diet, nutrition
Lead-in keywords: EXCEPT
Negative lead-in flag: The question asks for the statement that is NOT true (EXCEPT).

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Practise the full HP CHO -9 October 2022

Attempt every question from this paper in a timed mock, then review the full solution for each one.