Iron Deficiency Anemia Is Common in the Post 6-Month-Old Infant

question 10

Essay

Iron deficiency anemia is common in the post 6-month-old infant and the toddler. Why does this happen? What food sources should be served to prevent or correct this problem?

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Definitions:

Object Permanence

The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, heard, or touched, a concept developed during infancy.

Secondary Circular Reactions

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development where infants repeat actions that produce pleasurable or interesting results, typically observed from 4 to 8 months of age.

Inborn Reflexes

Reflex actions that are present from birth, not learned, and occur naturally in response to certain stimuli, playing key roles in early development and survival.

Secondary Circular Reactions

Repetitive actions that an infant finds enjoyable and repeats for the sake of experiencing pleasure, typically observed from 4 to 8 months of age.