What Nutrient Does the American Academy of Pediatricians (AAP) Recommend

question 19

Multiple Choice

What nutrient does the American Academy of Pediatricians (AAP) recommend to be supplemented at 2 months of age for breast-fed infants, although the DRI for the nutrient in lactating women is at the same level as that in nonpregnant women?

• A)Vitamin A
• B)Calcium
• C)Zinc
• D)Vitamin D

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Definitions:

Prevention Strategy

A plan or approach designed to avert or reduce the risk of diseases and other health problems before they occur.

Sodium

A chemical element (Na) that plays a crucial role in maintaining normal fluid balance and is necessary for proper muscle and nerve function.

Processed Foods

Foods that have been altered from their natural state, often for safety reasons or convenience, which can sometimes lead to reduced nutritional value.

Diet

The sum of food and drinks consumed by a person, affecting health and body function.