The Importance of Iron Status for Young Children in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Narrative Review

• Päätekijät: Andrew E. Armitage (Tekijä), Diego Moretti (Tekijä)
• Aineistotyyppi: Kirja
• Julkaistu: MDPI AG, 2019-04-01T00:00:00Z.
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Early childhood is characterised by high physiological iron demand to support processes including blood volume expansion, brain development and tissue growth. Iron is also required for other essential functions including the generation of effective immune responses. Adequate iron status is therefore...