Parents tell the nurse their 3½-year-old refuses to eat meat but are pleased she drinks "lots of milk." What risk does the nurse identify? Growth and Development of the Preschooler Parents tell the nurse their 3½-year-old refuses to eat meat but are pleased she drinks "lots of milk." What risk does the nurse identify? a) Dental caries b) Obesity c) Iron deficiency d) Interference with growth Answer: Iron deficiency Learn More : Share this Share on FacebookTweet on TwitterPlus on Google+