B12 deciency usually occurs in infants who are exclusively bre a stfed, whos e mothe rs have unrecognized pernicious anemia or are vegetarians, causing low stores of vitamin B12 in the infant at birth and inadequate amounts of the vitamin in the breast milk. If child has a vegetarian diet there is an increased risk of B12 deciency.
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Pediatricians and Nutrifacts
Peadiatricians play an important role in assessing nutritional status, diagnosing nutritional problems, providing a rationale for treatment, prescribing, performing brief counseling, referring to other resources if needed, and follow
Which Kids Need Vitamin Supplements?
Given the reality of time-crunched parents, those well-rounded, home-cooked meals aren’t always possible.
That’s why pediatricians recommend Nutrifacts for: