Each of the following is true of iron requirements except one. Which one is the exception?

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Preterm infants should receive iron supplementation after 2 months. The basis for these recommendations is that during the first 6 months of a full-term infant's life, only minimal amounts of iron are required. This guideline varies depending on the health of the infant and the type of feeding. Note that a premature infant needs iron supplementation before breastfed or formula-fed healthy infants do.

Each of the Following Is True of Iron Requirements Except