All of the Following Are Characteristics of Vegetarian Diets and Infancy

question 139

Multiple Choice

All of the following are characteristics of vegetarian diets and infancy except

• 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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