Multiple Choice
Why is it crucial for the fetus to store adequate iron during gestation?
A) Breast milk is low in iron.
B) Iron from breast milk and formula is poorly absorbed.
C) The fetus loses a great deal of iron during delivery.
D) During the first month of life, the infant is unable to store iron.
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