At a 12 month well baby visit, the infant is found to be at the 85th percentile for length but has dropped from the 85th to the 50th percentile for weight. The mother reports having difficulty introducing solid foods, and nursing very frequently. What is likely to be the cause of the weight change?Question 61 options:a) The baby is relying on nursing as they are allergic to the new foods being introducedb) The baby’s iron stores have run out and are not being replenished with iron-rich foodsc) Breastmilk is no longer providing sufficient protein for their growth needsd) The baby is thinning out as they begin walking and becoming more active

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Nutrition Through the Life Cycle (MindTap Course List)

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ISBN:9781305628007

Author:Judith E. Brown

Publisher:Judith E. Brown

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At a 12 month well baby visit, the infant is found to be at the 85th percentile for length but has dropped from the 85th to the 50th percentile for weight. The mother reports having difficulty introducing solid foods, and nursing very frequently. What is likely to be the cause of the weight change?

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The baby is relying on nursing as they are allergic to the new foods being introduced

The baby’s iron stores have run out and are not being replenished with iron-rich foods

Breastmilk is no longer providing sufficient protein for their growth needs

The baby is thinning out as they begin walking and becoming more active

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