National Guideline Clearinghouse | Diagnosis and prevention of iron deficiency and iron-deficiency anemia in infants and young children (0–3 years of age).

Guideline Title
American Academy of Pediatrics
Diagnosis and prevention of iron deficiency and iron-deficiency anemia in infants and young children (0–3 years of age).


Bibliographic Source(s)
Baker RD, Greer FR, Committee on Nutrition American Academy of Pediatrics. Diagnosis and prevention of iron deficiency and iron-deficiency anemia in infants and young children (0-3 years of age). Pediatrics 2010 Nov;126(5):1040-50. [77 references] PubMed

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National Guideline Clearinghouse | Diagnosis and prevention of iron deficiency and iron-deficiency anemia in infants and young children (0–3 years of age).
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Pediatrics. 2010 Nov;126(5):1040-50. Epub 2010 Oct 5.

Diagnosis and prevention of iron deficiency and iron-deficiency anemia in infants and young children (0-3 years of age).

Baker RD, Greer FR; Committee on Nutrition American Academy of Pediatrics.

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Abstract
This clinical report covers diagnosis and prevention of iron deficiency and iron-deficiency anemia in infants (both breastfed and formula fed) and toddlers from birth through 3 years of age. Results of recent basic research support the concerns that iron-deficiency anemia and iron deficiency without anemia during infancy and childhood can have long-lasting detrimental effects on neurodevelopment. Therefore, pediatricians and other health care providers should strive to eliminate iron deficiency and iron-deficiency anemia. Appropriate iron intakes for infants and toddlers as well as methods for screening for iron deficiency and iron-deficiency anemia are presented.


Comment in
Pediatrics. 2011 Apr;127(4):e1098-9; author reply e1101-4.
Pediatrics. 2011 Apr;127(4):e1097; author reply e1101-4.
Pediatrics. 2011 Apr;127(4):e1099-101; author reply e1101-4.


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