Fortification of drinking water to control iron-deficiency anemia in preschool children.

摘要: BackgroundIron-deficiency anemia is the most common type of micronutrient malnutrition in world. Its etiology and control are well understood, but problem persists increasing some developing countries. Iron fortification mass-consumption foods considered one viable approaches to deliver bioavailable iron population.ObjectiveTo review analyze use drinking water as an vehicle reduce ferropenic countries.MethodsDrinking with added compounds was offered preschool children at day-care centers Brazil. solutions were prepared 10 mg 20 iron/L. Clinical anthropometric measurements blood hemoglobin concentrations obtained beginning each study 4 8 months later.ResultsNo problems acceptability or side effects observed. Daily intake by around 500 mL. Iron-deficiency found all studies. Control not receiving sup- plement...