Very Little Meat Or in Pediatrics — 7yo Child | Pediatric Heme/Onc | SMLE Q#10956

SMLE Question #10956

Pediatrics Pediatric Heme/Onc

Objective: OBJ-153

Last updated: February 2026
A 7-year-old girl is brought to the outpatient clinic for 3 months of increasing fatigue, poor attention at school, and craving ice. She has no chronic illness and no history of bleeding. Her diet consists mostly of cow’s milk with very little meat or green leafy vegetables. Examination shows pallor without jaundice, lymphadenopathy, or hepatosplenomegaly. Her complete blood count is shown below. What is the most appropriate treatment to start at this time?

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