Which nutrient should caregivers be particularly mindful of in infants who are exclusively breastfed beyond 6 months, unless complementary iron-rich foods are introduced?
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Correct answer: Iron
Iron stores from birth begin to deplete by around 6 months, so infants (especially exclusively breastfed ones) need iron-rich complementary foods or supplementation.
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