Background Iron‐deficiency anaemia is common during childhood. Iron administration has
been claimed to increase the risk of malaria. Objectives To evaluate the effects and safety of …

The immune response promotes a complex series of reactions by the host in an effort to
prevent ongoing tissue damage, isolate and destroy the infective organism and activate the …

Concurrent micronutrient deficiencies are prevalent among Vietnamese school children. A
school-based program providing food fortified with multiple micronutrients could be a cost …

It is the position of the American Dietetic Association that efforts to optimize nutritional status
through individualized medical nutrition therapy, assurance of food and nutrition security …

Background: Iron deficiency is a highly prevalent micronutrient abnormality and the most
common cause of anemia globally, worsening the burden of adverse pregnancy and child …

Background Anemia is a common clinical finding in HIV-infected patients and iron deficiency
or redistribution may contribute to the development of low hemoglobin levels. Iron overload …

The assessment of iron status where infections are common is complicated by the effects of
inflammation on iron indicators and in this study we compared approaches that adjust for …

Background Interventions providing foods fortified with multiple micronutrients can be a cost-
effective and sustainable strategy to improve micronutrient status and physical growth of …

Abstract Background/Objectives Screening and diagnosis of iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is
cumbersome as it may require testing for hemoglobin, ferritin, and an inflammatory …

Aim. We determined the prevalence of anaemia and evaluated markers of iron homeostasis
in a cohort of HIV patients. Methods. A comparative cross‐sectional study on 319 …