A 4-month-old exclusively breast-fed infant who has not begun eating other foods should receive _____ supplements.

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Exclusively breastfed infants are at risk for iron deficiency, as breast milk does not provide enough iron for their needs. Therefore, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that all breastfed infants receive an iron supplement of 1 mg/kg/day beginning at 4 months of age and continuing until iron-containing complementary foods are introduced into their diet. Other supplements, including multivitamin and mineral, vitamin B12, and calcium, are not necessary for a breastfed infant who is otherwise healthy and growing well.

A 4-Month-Old Exclusively Breast-Fed Infant Who Has Not Begun Eating