If an infant is exclusively breastfed and not exposed to adequate amounts of sunlight, he or she would need a(n) _____ supplement.

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Vitamin D is necessary for the absorption of calcium and phosphorus in the body, and breast milk alone may not provide enough vitamin D. Sunlight exposure is one way to get vitamin D, but if the infant is not exposed to enough sunlight, a vitamin D supplement may be necessary. Calcium, fluoride, iron, and sodium may also be important for an infant's development, but they are not necessarily dependent on adequate sunlight exposure.

If an Infant Is Exclusively Breastfed and Not Exposed to Adequate