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| Year : 1996 | Volume
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Iron nutrition in infancy
William C MacLean
Pediatric Nutrition Research and Development, Ross Products Division, Abbott Laboratories, Columbus, Ohio, USA
Correspondence Address:
William C MacLean
Vice President Pediatric Nutrition Research & Development, Ross Products Division, Abbott Laboratories, Columbus, Ohio
USA
 Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None  | Check |
PMID: 19864835 
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Iron deficiency and anemia remain significant health problems worldwide. These may he associated with developmental delay and poor mental development. A source of exogenous iron, is therefore, advisable after four to five months of age for breast-fed babies. Artificiallyfed infants should be given iron-fortified formula from birth. |
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