In a message dated 4/2/99 11:06:12 PM Eastern Standard Time,
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<< Actually, if you take a look below at the nutritional composition of
 cow's milk, you will see that not only does cow's milk have iron..., >>

With any nutrient, bio availability is the key.  Iron fortified infant
formula has a higher iron content than breastmilk, but the iron in formula is
not as easily utilized by the body; this is why formula fed babies are much
more likely to suffer from iron deficiency anemia than breastfed babies.
Cow's milk is very low in iron; children who fill up on it and therefore
don't eat a lot of food are at risk for anemia as well, while nursing
toddlers who eat very little food are not anywhere near as likely to become
anemic.

Kim Sherwood
Upstate, NY