Abstract | BACKGROUND:
Iron-deficiency anemia is the most common type of micronutrient malnutrition in the world. Its etiology and control are well understood, but the problem persists and is increasing in some developing countries. Iron fortification of mass-consumption foods is considered one of the most viable approaches to deliver bioavailable iron to the population. OBJECTIVE: METHODS:
Drinking water with added iron compounds was offered to preschool children at day-care centers in Brazil. Iron solutions were prepared with 10 mg to 20 mg iron/L. Clinical and anthropometric measurements and blood hemoglobin concentrations were obtained at the beginning of each study and 4 to 8 months later. RESULTS: No problems with acceptability or side effects were observed. Daily water intake by children was around 500 mL. Iron-deficiency anemia was found in all studies. Control children not receiving iron supplementation mantained their initial hemoglobin level. Anemia was reduced in the groups receiving iron-fortified drinking water. CONCLUSIONS:
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Authors | José Eduardo Dutra-de-Oliveira, Joel A Lamounier, Carlos A Nogueira de Almeida, Julio Sergio Marchini |
Journal | Food and nutrition bulletin
(Food Nutr Bull)
Vol. 28
Issue 2
Pg. 173-80
(Jun 2007)
ISSN: 0379-5721 [Print] United States |
PMID | 24683676
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Chemical References |
- Drinking Water
- Ferrous Compounds
- Hemoglobins
- Iron, Dietary
- Solutions
- ferrous sulfate
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Topics |
- Anemia, Iron-Deficiency
(epidemiology, prevention & control)
- Animals
- Brazil
(epidemiology)
- Child
- Child Day Care Centers
- Child, Preschool
- Developing Countries
- Dietary Supplements
- Drinking
- Drinking Water
(chemistry)
- Ferrous Compounds
(administration & dosage)
- Food, Fortified
- Hemoglobins
(analysis)
- Humans
- Iron, Dietary
(administration & dosage)
- Nutritional Status
- Rats
- Solutions
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