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Give scientific reasons for the following statements Doctors recommend iron tablets to the children.

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Iron-rich foods are the best way to prevent iron deficiency for most healthy children. Iron supplements prescribed by your child's doctor are needed if your child is diagnosed with anemia caused by iron deficiency.

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Iron deficiency in children: Prevention tips for parents

Iron deficiency in children can affect development and lead to anemia. Find out how much iron your child needs, the best sources of iron and more.

By Mayo Clinic Staff

Iron is a nutrient that's essential to your child's growth and development, but some kids don't have enough. Find out what causes iron deficiency in children, how to recognize it and how to prevent it.

Why is iron important for children?

Iron helps move oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body and helps muscles store and use oxygen. If your child's diet lacks iron, he or she might develop a condition called iron deficiency.

Iron deficiency in children is a common problem. It can occur at many levels, from a mild deficiency all the way to iron deficiency anemia — a condition in which blood doesn't have enough healthy red blood cells. Untreated iron deficiency can affect a child's growth and development.

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How much iron do children need?

Babies are born with iron stored in their bodies, but a steady amount of additional iron is needed to fuel a child's rapid growth and development. Here's a guide to iron needs at different ages:

Age group Recommended amount of iron a day

7 - 12 months 11 mg

1 - 3 years 7 mg

4 - 8 years 10 mg

9 - 13 years 8 mg

14 - 18 years, girls 15 mg

14 - 18 years, boys 11 mg

Who's at risk of iron deficiency?

Infants and children at highest risk of iron deficiency include:

Babies who are born prematurely or have a low birth weight

Babies who drink cow's milk or goat's milk before age 1

Breast-fed babies who aren't given complementary foods containing iron after age 6 months

Babies who drink formula that isn't fortified with iron

Children ages 1 to 5 who drink more than 24 ounces (710 milliliters) of cow's milk, goat's milk or soy milk a day

Children who have certain health conditions, such as chronic infections or restricted diets

Children who have been exposed to lead

Children who don't eat enough iron-rich foods

Children who are overweight or obese

Adolescent girls also are at higher risk of iron deficiency because their bodies lose iron during menstruation.

What are the signs and symptoms of iron deficiency in children?

Too little iron can impair your child's ability to function well. However, most signs and symptoms of iron deficiency in children don't appear until iron deficiency anemia occurs. If your child has risk factors for iron deficiency, talk to his or her doctor.

Signs and symptoms of iron deficiency anemia might include:

Here are some general recommendations:

Full-term infants. Start giving your baby an iron supplement at age 4 months. Continue giving your baby the supplement until he or she is eating two or more servings a day of iron-rich foods, such as iron-fortified cereal or pureed meat. If you breast-feed and give your baby iron-fortified formula and the majority of your baby's feedings are from formula, stop giving your baby the supplement.

Premature infants. Start giving your baby an iron supplement at age 2 weeks. Continue giving your baby the supplement until age 1. If you breast-feed and give your baby fortified formula and the majority of your baby's feedings are from formula, stop giving your baby the supplement.

Other steps you can take to prevent iron deficiency include:

Serve iron-rich foods. When you begin serving your baby solids — typically between ages 4 months and 6 months — provide foods with added iron, such as iron-fortified baby cereal, pureed meats and pureed beans. For older children, good sources of iron include red meat, chicken, fish, beans and spinach.

Don't overdo milk. Between ages 1 and 5, don't allow your child to drink more than 24 ounces (710 milliliters) of milk a day.

Enhancing absorption. Vitamin C helps promote the absorption of dietary iron. You can help your child absorb iron by offering foods rich in vitamin C — such as citrus fruits, cantaloupe, strawberries, bell pepper, tomatoes and dark green vegetables.

Should I have my child screened for iron deficiency?

Iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia are typically diagnosed through blood tests. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that all infants be tested for iron deficiency anemia starting between ages 9 months and 12 months and, for those who have risk factors for iron deficiency, again at later ages. Depending on the screening results, your child's doctor might recommend an oral iron supplement or a daily multivitamin or further testing.

Iron deficiency in children can be prevented. To keep your child's growth and development on track, offer iron-rich foods at meals and snacks and talk to your child's doctor about the need for screenings and iron supplements.

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