The parent of a toddler tells the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner that the family has adopted a plant-based diet and the child is receiving rice and almond milk instead of cow's milk. The nurse practitioner will counsel the parents about:

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Rice and almond milk are low in protein compared to cow's milk, which may lead to protein deficiency in a toddler who requires adequate protein for growth and development.

The Parent of a Toddler Tells the Primary Care Pediatric