Which of the Following Is NOT Among the Characteristics of Vegetarian

question 107

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT among the characteristics of vegetarian diets and infancy?

• A)Infants weaned to vegan diets show significant slowing of growth
• B)The risk for inadequate intakes of vitamins B₁₂ and D is significant
• C)Rice milk may substitute for other beverages from the age of 12 months and on
• D)Infants and children in vegetarian families should be given iron-fortified foods well into the second year

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