The provision of iron via supplementation or the fortification of foods has been shown to be
effective in preventing and treating iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia in infants and …

Iron deficiency is estimated to be the most common nutritional deficiency worldwide and is
particularly persistent among infants and children. The high prevalence of anemia in 6-to 9 …

The prevalence of iron deficiency among infants and young children living in developing
countries is high. Because of its chemical properties—namely, its oxidative potential—iron …

Background Nonanemic iron deficiency is common in toddlers in developed countries. Food-
based strategies are safe methods to control and prevent mild micronutrient deficiencies …

Iron deficiency anemia is the most common micronutrient deficiency worldwide and infants
constitute a risk group due to their high iron requirements. Iron is critical for brain …

Iron deficiency (ID) is the most common micronutrient deficiency worldwide and young
children are a special risk group because their rapid growth leads to high iron requirements …

Objectives: To investigate the effect of increased iron intakes on hematologic status and
cognition in low birth weight infants. Study design: We randomly assigned 58 infants to …

Background A number of studies have reported on the effects of iron supplementation in low
birth weight infants; however, no systematic review of the available evidence has been …

Anemia affects approximately 42% of children younger than 5 years in developing countries
and approximately 17% in industrialized countries (1). The latter are often, but not …

Iron plays an important role in many metabolic processes, including oxygen transport,
oxidative metabolism, and cellular growth. During infancy, inadequate supply of iron …