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*Everyone's diet should include enough iron. | *Everyone's diet should include enough iron. Red meat, liver, and egg yolks are important sources of iron. Flour, bread, and some cereals are fortified with iron. | ||
*If you aren't getting enough iron in your diet (uncommon in the United States), take iron supplements. | *If you aren't getting enough iron in your diet (uncommon in the United States), take iron supplements. | ||
*During periods when you need extra iron (such as pregnancy and breastfeeding), increase the amount of iron in your diet or take iron supplements. | *During periods when you need extra iron (such as pregnancy and breastfeeding), increase the amount of iron in your diet or take iron supplements. | ||
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*The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that all infants be fed breast milk or iron-fortified formula for at least 12 months. The AAP does NOT recommend giving cow's milk to children under 1 year old. | *The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that all infants be fed breast milk or iron-fortified formula for at least 12 months. The AAP does NOT recommend giving cow's milk to children under 1 year old. | ||
* | * Diet is the most important way to prevent and treat iron deficiency. | ||
* | *Good sources of iron include: | ||
:*Apricots | :*Apricots | ||
:*Kale and other greens | :*Kale and other greens | ||
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:*Tuna | :*Tuna | ||
* | *Better sources of iron include: | ||
:*Chicken and other meats | :*Chicken and other meats | ||
:*Dried beans and lentils | :*Dried beans and lentils | ||
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:*Turkey | :*Turkey | ||
* | *Best sources of iron include: | ||
:*Baby formula with iron | :*Baby formula with iron | ||
:*Breast milk (the iron is very easily used by the child) | :*Breast milk (the iron is very easily used by the child) | ||
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Primary Prevention
- Everyone's diet should include enough iron. Red meat, liver, and egg yolks are important sources of iron. Flour, bread, and some cereals are fortified with iron.
- If you aren't getting enough iron in your diet (uncommon in the United States), take iron supplements.
- During periods when you need extra iron (such as pregnancy and breastfeeding), increase the amount of iron in your diet or take iron supplements.
- The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that all infants be fed breast milk or iron-fortified formula for at least 12 months. The AAP does NOT recommend giving cow's milk to children under 1 year old.
- Diet is the most important way to prevent and treat iron deficiency.
- Good sources of iron include:
- Apricots
- Kale and other greens
- Oatmeal
- Prunes
- Raisins
- Spinach
- Tuna
- Better sources of iron include:
- Chicken and other meats
- Dried beans and lentils
- Eggs
- Fish
- Molasses
- Peanut butter
- Soybeans
- Turkey
- Best sources of iron include:
- Baby formula with iron
- Breast milk (the iron is very easily used by the child)
- Infant cereals and other iron-fortified cereals
- Liver
- Prune juice