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Children are
in growth, and are developing all the time. As I have said before, it is important that
children receive all the nutrients they need, to do this process successfully. Iron deficiency
is one of the most common nutrient deficiencies among children. 4 of 10 Norwegian
children suffer from Iron deficiency. I read on Apotek 1 that some studies show that the average iron intake among children of all ages is much lower
than recommended levels. 16% of children
aged 2-4 have empty iron stores.
Iron is a mineral which is important for many functions in the body. Most of
the iron in our body is used to transport oxygen to our cells. If we suffer
from iron deficiency our red blood cells are not able to transport as much oxygen
to our cells.
Iron
deficiency symptoms are similar along children and adults. The most common symptoms
are reduced patience, weakened immune system, paleness, dizziness, and shortness
of breath.
The easiest
way to avoid iron deficiency is to eat food which is rich in iron, every day. There
are also iron supplements, but if you can avoid giving your children
supplements, you should. You get a better effect through food, a natural source
is always better. Also, some iron supplements can give constipation. If you want
to give your child iron supplements, you should always consult with a doctor
first. Too much iron is not good, you need a balance. By eating food rich in iron, you avoid taking too much.
This is a
list over food which is rich in iron;
o
Wholemeal
bread
o
Crisp
Bread
o
Oatmeal
and other whole-grain cereals
o
Goat
cheese and ¨prime¨
o
Red
meat
o
Liver
o
Blood
Pudding
o cabbage
o
Green
salads
o
Parsley
o
Wholegrain
Pasta
If you want
to read more about children and iron deficiency, click on this link; do your child suffer from iron deficiency
Maya :)
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