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Iron deficiency – excess milk — RACP Paediatrics MCQ

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A 2-year-old drinking 1.5L cow's milk daily has pallor, pica, and microcytic hypochromic anaemia. Ferritin 3 µg/L. What is the most likely deficiency?

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Correct answer: B — Iron deficiency

Excessive cow's milk (displacing iron-rich solids) causing iron deficiency – the most common nutritional deficiency in Australian children.

Reference: RCH Melbourne – 2023 – Iron Deficiency CPG