8 Years in Pediatrics — Case | General Pediatrics | SMLE Q#425
SMLE Question #425
Pediatrics
General Pediatrics
Last updated: February 2026
A 26-year-old primigravida delivers a healthy term infant and plans exclusive breastfeeding. She has followed a strict vegan diet for 8 years, avoiding all animal products, and takes no vitamin supplements. During discharge counseling, she asks which nutrient in her breast milk is most likely to be low and could place her infant at risk for anemia and neurologic complications without supplementation. Which nutrient is most likely to be deficient in her breast milk?
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