Which of the following parental demonstrations indicates that the parents understand the nurse's teaching with regard to prevention of iron-deficiency anemia?
A)The parents feed their infant with a formula that is not iron-fortified.
B)The child's vitamin C consumption is limited after one year of age.
C)The parents start iron-fortified infant cereal at four to six months of age.
D)Cow's milk is introduced into the child's diet at six months of age.

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Starting iron-fortified infant cereal at four to six months of age is recommended by the nurse to prevent iron-deficiency anemia in infants. Vitamin C consumption is important for the absorption of iron and should not be limited after one year of age. Feeding an infant with formula that is not iron-fortified and introducing cow's milk into the child's diet at six months of age can lead to iron-deficiency anemia. Hence, option C is the correct answer.

Which of the Following Parental Demonstrations Indicates That the Parents