Patient's question:
How to prevent iron deficiency anemia in childrenChildren have been in this situation for a while, and as parents, we are very worried. We hope the doctor can give some advice.
Doctor's answer:
Prevention of Iron Deficiency Anemia in Children: Cooking for children with iron pots, eating more animal organs and animal blood, and generally, iron deficiency anemia in children will not occur. The key to preventing anemia in children, especially iron deficiency anemia, lies in diet. We know that the nutrition of the fetus comes entirely from the mother, especially in the last few weeks of the second trimester. As the fetus's own hematopoietic activity increases and needs to store enough iron for hematopoiesis after birth, the iron supplied by the mother is needed more. For children aged 2 to 3, it is important to ensure that they have enough animal and legume foods daily. Such as chicken, duck, pig blood, chrysanthemum greens, laver, kelp, etc. Also, eat more fresh fruits to help iron absorption.