A 1-Month-Old, Full-Term African-American Boy Is Brought to the Office

A 1-month-old, full-term African-American boy is brought to the office for a routine check-up.  He is exclusively breastfed.  The boy does not have any medical problems, and his hospital stay after birth was unremarkable.  His mother consumes a well-balanced diet, takes no medications, and does not drink alcohol.  The boy is at the 50th percentile for weight and the 60th percentile for height.  His physical examination is normal.  At this time, supplementation with which of the following should be recommended for this infant?

A) Folic acid
B) Iron
C) Riboflavin
D) Thiamine
E) Vitamin A
F) Vitamin D

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