Assessment of Drinking Water Fortification with Iron Plus Ascorbic Acid or Ascorbic Acid Alone in Daycare Centers as a Strategy to Control Iron-Deficiency Anemia and Iron Deficiency: A Randomized Blind Clinical Study

Conclusions: Water fortification is efficient in controlling iron deficiency and anemia. Iron stores’ recovery depends on a more effective offer of iron. Water fortification must be preceded by a careful assessment of the previous nutritional status.

Source: Journal of Tropical Pediatrics - January 31, 2014 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: de Almeida, C. A. N., De Mello, E. D., Ramos, A. P. R., Joao, C. A., Joao, C. R., Dutra-de-Oliveira, J. E. Tags: Original Papers Source Type: research