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A mother wants to switch her 9 month-old infant from an iron-fortified formula to whole milk because of the expense. Upon further assessment, the nurse finds that the baby eats table foods well, but drinks less milk than before. What is the best advice by the nurse?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Continue with the present formula. Switching to whole milk before 12 months can lead to allergies and lactose intolerance.