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Diabetologist•Mumbai
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1. Energy

An iron deficiency can mean that you aren t able to produce enough oxygen-carrying red blood cells therefore your body struggles to transport oxygen to your brain, tissues, muscles and cells, leaving you feeling exhausted and weak.

2. Muscle function

Iron is needed for muscle movement because it helps store the oxygen in muscles that allows them to move and strengthen. About 70 percent of your body s iron can found in the red blood cells of your blood call...more
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Pediatrician•Delhi
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For the growth and development of children, they need an essential nutrient Iron. It helps in the transfer of oxygen from lungs to the body's tissues. Red blood cells contain iron in the hemoglobin. The hemoglobin carries oxygen in the blood to the different parts of the body. Iron has an important role to play in the development of brain and generating energy in a child's body. The lack of sufficient iron in the child's body can lead to anemia, which is a nutritional deficient illness and will ...more
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Pediatrician•Gurgaon
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Causes of iron deficiency in children

Iron deficiency is a common condition in children. It occurs when there is a scarcity of iron in the child's system due to malnutrition. Iron is an extremely important mineral that is required for growth and development in young ones. It is used in transporting oxygen through the bloodstream and is essential for the functioning of the muscles. If the child's diet lacks iron then the condition might worsen and turn into anemia.

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Dietitian/Nutritionist•Mumbai
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Pediatrician•Varanasi
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Iron is an essential nutrient and mineral that is required by adults and children alike. Iron helps move oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body and helps muscles store and use oxygen. It is especially important for children because it aids development and prevents anaemia. Untreated iron deficiency in children can cause physical and mental delays. It can lead to less healthy red blood cells in the child's blood stream which will cause a delay in the growth of physical and mental faculties...more
Last Updated: 7 years ago • Featured Quiz
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Dietitian/Nutritionist•Ahmedabad
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Dark chocolate is a good source of iron. True or False. Take this quiz to know now!
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Dietitian/Nutritionist•Indore
Dark chocolate is a good source of iron. True or False. Take this quiz to know now!
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Dietitian/Nutritionist•Mumbai
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If you have an iron deficiency, you can take supplement pills. True or False. Take this quiz to know now
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Dietitian/Nutritionist•Aurangabad
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There are two types of iron found in the diet. True or False. Take this quiz to know now!
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Dietitian/Nutritionist•Ajmer
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There are two types of iron found in the diet. True or False. Take this quiz to know now!
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