Because Iron Stores Begin to Decline at 4 to 6

question 30

Multiple Choice

Because iron stores begin to decline at 4 to 6 months of age, it is recommended that

• A) infants be fed complementary foods mixed with cow milk.
• B) infants continue to be exclusively breastfed until their iron stores are adequate.
• C) infants being breastfed switch to formula feeding.
• D) infants consume iron-rich complementary foods.

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