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Which Vitamin Should a Nurse Encourage for Increased Iron Absorption in a Child?

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), iron deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency in the United States, especially among young children. A nurse can provide crucial guidance to parents on how to improve their child's iron absorption, with one vitamin standing out as a powerful enhancer. This proactive nutritional counseling is key to preventing health issues like anemia and ensuring proper growth and development.