A client reports using bottled water to mix formula for an infant. Which health problem is this infant prone to developing later in life?
a. Cancer
b. Diabetes
c. Dental caries
d. Hypertension
c. Dental caries
Bottled water does not typically contain adequate levels of fluoride, which is commonly added to municipal water supplies to protect community members' dental health. Tap water often contains fluoride and it would be better to mix formula with tap water for this reason. Bottled water use does not predispose the client to cancer, hypertension, or diabetes.
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