Iron is an essential nutrient for making hemoglobin, a key component of red cells that transports oxygen throughout the body. When our bodies don't get enough iron, red blood cells be produced adequately, and out tissues and organs will not get enough oxygen; which is necessary for growth and development. If a baby has a deficient in iron, he/she may experience cognitive and behavioral development deficiency. Starting with babies, breastfeeding is great to make sure that babies have enough iron. For the first six months, breastfeeding babies are able to absorb iron from breast milk. Once babies reach 6 months, and they start having solids, their first foods should be iron-fortified. A diet full of iron-rich foods will help to prevent anemia in baby. The recommended dietary allowance of iron for babies between 7 and 12 months is 11 mg per day. Foods that are rich in iron will be: iron-fortifies cereal, dark leafy greens (spinach, kale), apricots, raisins, peas, legumes, lentils, and beans, as well as, red meat.
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AuthorTina Mousa. A Dietetic Student at the University of Kentucky. Archives
November 2016
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