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Milk is the secretion of the mammary glands
of female mammals, with which they suckle
their young (during lactation). Over 85% is
water, the remainder comprising protein, fat,
lactose (a sugar), calcium, phosphorus, iron,
and vitamins. The milk of cows, goats, and
sheep is often consumed by humans, but
regular drinking of milk after infancy is
principally a Western practice. Milk
composition varies among species, depending
on the nutritional requirements of the young.
Human milk contains less protein and more
lactose than that of cows.
Subject by: Andrew Longhorn