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CBme · **on:** Aug 2, 2018

Nutrient deficiencies in young children are generally not a health risk. However, young children who drink too much milk are at risk for what?

A) Milk anemia C) Hypervitaminosis A
B) Hypercalcemia D) Protein deficiency

Question 2

Infants may need supplements of

a. iron, fluoride, and vitamin D.
b. calcium, magnesium, and vitamin D.
c. iron, zinc, and vitamin E.
d. calcium, fluoride, and vitamin E.

kishoreddi · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 2, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
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Milk intake should not exceed 2 to 3 cups per day because, in greater amounts, it may displace the intake of iron-rich foods from the diet and promote milk anemia.

Answer to Question 2

A
Infants may need supplements of iron, fluoride, and vitamin D. Breast milk and infant formula are good sources of calcium, magnesium, zinc, and vitamin E.