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 purpose of this article is to highlight critical research needs for the effective prevention
and control of iron deficiency and its consequences in children living in low-income …

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 …

Despite major advances in our knowledge of iron nutrition in infancy, iron deficiency remains
a significant problem in the UK. The precise size of the problem is unknown, but there …

More research is needed to identify those children who will benefit from iron
supplementation and to better determine iron requirements during early life. Clinical trials …

Iron is a key nutrient and is essential for the developing fetus, neonate, infant, and child. Iron
requirements are high during early stages of life because it is critically important for the …

Preterm infants are prone to iron deficiency. Their total body iron content at birth is low and
gets further depleted by clinical practices such as uncompensated phlebotomy losses and …

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 …

Objectives: Low-birth-weight (LBW) infants (< 2500 g) have an increased risk of iron
deficiency (ID) during their first 6 months of life. The optimal dose and duration of iron …

Infants who experience iron deficiency during the first 6–12 mo of life are likely to experience
persistent effects of the deficiency that alter functioning in adulthood. A lack of sufficient iron …