Copper, zinc and iron levels in infants and their mothers during the first year of life: a prospective study

摘要: Essential micronutrients are important for maintenance of life. Deficiency is more likely to be encountered in children, and women studies required investigate the status children women. This study aimed longitudinally evaluate changes zinc, copper, iron levels breastfed infants their mothers during first year Serum hair samples were obtained from 35 healthy (51 % males, 49 % females) 2, 6, 12 months after delivery. All assessed using an atomic absorption spectrophotometer. determined by a Roche/Hitachi/Modular analyzer. Statistical analyses performed SPSS-PC (Version 21.00) software. Hair zinc (p < 0.05) serum (p < 0.001) significantly decreased towards end year. Infants’ copper increased Maternal There no significant correlations between dietary intake, trace element mothers. levels, maternal infants’ declined Infants need 6 months age. mothers’ daily intake was less than recommended intake.