Abstract
Iron deficiency remains the most common nutritional deficiency worldwide despite the fact that global prevention is a high priority. Recent guidelines suggest intake of red meat both in infants and toddlers to prevent iron deficiency. However frequent consumption of red and processed meat may be associated with an increased risk for cancer, cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Evidence also suggests that even in vegetarian diets or diets with little consumption of white or red meat, iron status may not be adversely affected. The Eastern Orthodox Christian Church dietary recommendations which is a type of periodic vegetarian diet, has proved beneficial for the prevention of iron deficiency and avoidance of excess iron intake. This paper aims to provide examples of meals for children and adolescents that may be sufficient to meet age specific iron requirements without consumption of red meat beyond the recommended consumption which is once or twice per month.
Keywords: Iron, deficiency, infants, children, adolescents.
Current Pediatric Reviews
Title:Is Red Meat Required for the Prevention of Iron Deficiency Among Children and Adolescents?
Volume: 10 Issue: 3
Author(s): Savvas C. Savva and Anthony Kafatos
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Keywords: Iron, deficiency, infants, children, adolescents.
Abstract: Iron deficiency remains the most common nutritional deficiency worldwide despite the fact that global prevention is a high priority. Recent guidelines suggest intake of red meat both in infants and toddlers to prevent iron deficiency. However frequent consumption of red and processed meat may be associated with an increased risk for cancer, cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Evidence also suggests that even in vegetarian diets or diets with little consumption of white or red meat, iron status may not be adversely affected. The Eastern Orthodox Christian Church dietary recommendations which is a type of periodic vegetarian diet, has proved beneficial for the prevention of iron deficiency and avoidance of excess iron intake. This paper aims to provide examples of meals for children and adolescents that may be sufficient to meet age specific iron requirements without consumption of red meat beyond the recommended consumption which is once or twice per month.
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Savva C. Savvas and Kafatos Anthony, Is Red Meat Required for the Prevention of Iron Deficiency Among Children and Adolescents?, Current Pediatric Reviews 2014; 10 (3) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/157339631130900008
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/157339631130900008 |
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Publisher Name Bentham Science Publisher |
Online ISSN 1875-6336 |
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