2006-09-19 12:50:24 · 4 answers · asked by kay 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Children are especially susceptible to anemia during periods of rapid growth, when they need extra iron that they don't always get. But iron-deficiency anemia doesn't happen overnight — it's caused by a relatively severe deficiency that develops over time.
Iron deficiencies can happen for several reasons, including not enough iron in the diet, ongoing blood loss (in the intestinal tract, for example), and poor absorption of iron.
This is something you should discuss with your pediatrician if increasing foods and vitamins high in iron should be given.
2006-09-19 12:55:18 · answer #1 · answered by tampico 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Raisins are a great kid-friendly iron source. Spinach is good, too, if she'll eat it. Try adding it to salads, soups, or even spaghetti sauce. Wheat germ is another great source, also high in folic acid- a brain and spine builder. Even little steps, like Iron Kids Bread... I have enclosed a link to ahigh-iron foods list. Another thing to remember is that Vitamin C helps your body absorb iron, so if she is not getting enough of that, her body may not be able to use the iron she gets. I would also suggest giving her a multi-vitamin. If you are already doing these things, or try and it doesn't help, you should probably take her to a doctor. If she is getting adequate nutrients but not using them effectively, she may have some absorption problems. Good luck!!!
2006-09-19 12:58:37 · answer #2 · answered by ♥ Butterfly ♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lots of iron rich veggies and fruit also a children's vitamin with iron (look on the label) will help my son had the same thing.
2006-09-19 12:58:45 · answer #3 · answered by natmys333 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've heard bananas are a good source of iron, but I'm not sure if it's enough to remedy anemia.
2006-09-19 12:52:09 · answer #4 · answered by Eric S 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋