Iron deficiency in children and adolescents can happen due to the rapid increase in blood volume and muscle mass during growth and development.
Sponsored Content by PharmaNutra SpaJul 26 2022 Iron is an essential element for the body and is involved in numerous physiological processes; it promotes the formation of hemoglobin and the maturation of red blood cells, supports the immune system and normal cognitive function. In younger people the lack of adequate iron intake during childhood can have negative effects on growth both in terms of physical and cognitive development.
Situations of iron deficiency can also appear during adolescence , a period characterized by a high need for iron due to rapid growth. Especially in young girls, with the onset of blood loss in the first menstrual cycles, an unbalanced iron levels may be found. The recommended levels of iron can only be achieved through proper food intake, such as meat, fish, and vegetables, which very often are not appreciated by adolescents.
The World Health Organization has found that anemia is widespread globally, affecting children and women of reproductive age. Anemia is associated with poor cognitive and motor development. Iron deficiency is considered the most common cause of anemia. Food supplements Situations of iron deficiency can be recovered by eating iron-rich foods and, where this is not possible or insufficient, supplementing the normal diet with the intake of specific iron-based food supplements.
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