Question

A 6-month-old exclusively breastfed infant is diagnosed with iron deficiency anaemia. According to UK feeding guidelines, which advice is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Introduce iron-rich complementary foods

Answer

Delay solids until 9 months

Answer

Use cow's milk as the main drink

Answer

Give high-dose vitamin D alone

Answer

Do not change feeding; anaemia is normal

Practice question

A 6-month-old exclusively breastfed infant is diagnosed with iron deficiency anaemia. According to UK feeding guidelines, which advice is most appropriate?