Since maternal stores of iron are depleted by 6 months of age, if a 12-month-old child presents with anemia, what is most likely the reason for this condition?

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At 12 months of age, the most common cause of anemia is poor nutrition, particularly due to inadequate dietary intake of iron after the depletion of maternal iron stores, which typically occurs around 6 months of age.

Since Maternal Stores of Iron Are Depleted by 6 Months