A 6-month-old infant is brought for a well-child visit. The mother reports the infant has been exclusively breastfed and has not received any supplements. Physical examination is unremarkable. Which of the following nutritional supplements should be recommended?
✓ Correct Answer: Option D
Exclusively breastfed infants require vitamin D supplementation from birth to prevent rickets, as breast milk alone does not provide sufficient amounts of vitamin D.
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