A parent tells a nurse that her toddler drinks 32 oz of milk a day and has a poor appetite for solid foods. The nurse should explain that the toddle is at risk for which of the following disorders?

A. Diabetes mellitus is not directly linked to excessive milk consumption. While a poor diet can contribute to other health issues, it is not typically associated with diabetes in toddlers. B. Obesity could result from excessive milk intake if it leads to an imbalance in caloric intake versus expenditure, but iron deficiency anemia is a more likely concern due to the lack of solid food intake. C. Iron deficiency anemia is a concern in toddlers who consume large amounts of milk because milk is low in iron. Additionally, milk can interfere with iron absorption and may cause the child to avoid ironrich foods. D. Rickets is typically related to vitamin D deficiency, not directly to excessive milk consumption. Although vitamin D is necessary for calcium absorption, it is not typically impacted by milk alone.