Models
Breastmilk & Complementary Feeding
Configure breastmilk nutrient contributions and complementary feeding transition parameters.
616 mL
BM Volume 6-8 mo
220 mcg
BM Vit A 6-8 mo
87%
BF prevalence 12 mo
449 mL
BM Volume 12-17 mo
Breastmilk Model
Select nutrient composition and volume estimation approach
Vitamin A Contribution by Source
Breastmilk vs complementary food vitamin A (mcg RAE/day) by age
Breastmilk Nutrient Composition by Age
WHO 2004 reference values, 0.40 mg retinol/L assumption
4 rows
| Age (mo) | Volume (mL/d) | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Vit A (mcg) | Iron (mg) | Zinc (mg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-8 | 616 | 413 | 6.8 | 220 | 0.18 | 0.74 |
| 9-11 | 549 | 379 | 6 | 196 | 0.16 | 0.55 |
| 12-17 | 449 | 310 | 4.9 | 140 | 0.13 | 0.4 |
| 18-23 | 379 | 262 | 4.2 | 105 | 0.11 | 0.3 |