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- Title
Iron requirements in the first 2 years of life.
- Authors
Unger, Sharon L; Fenton, Tanis R; Jetty, Radha; Critch, Jeff N; O'connor, Deborah L
- Abstract
Iron is an essential micronutrient required for hemoglobin synthesis, central nervous system development, and protection from infection. Early childhood is a time of vulnerability as iron deficiency in this period is associated with impaired neurodevelopment. Low socioeconomic status, preterm birth, and suboptimal diet are risk factors for iron deficiency. Due to a lack of iron excretory mechanism, the possibility of iron excess also exists. Appropriate iron intake in the first 2 years of life is critical.
- Subjects
INFECTION prevention; IRON analysis; MENTAL illness risk factors; CENTRAL nervous system; DIET; HEMOGLOBINS; INFANTS; PREMATURE infants; INFANT nutrition; IRON deficiency anemia; NUTRITIONAL requirements; RISK assessment; SOCIOECONOMIC factors; PSYCHOLOGICAL vulnerability; DISEASE risk factors; CHILDREN
- Publication
Paediatrics & Child Health (1205-7088), 2019, Vol 24, Issue 8, p555
- ISSN
1205-7088
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1093/pch/pxz148