Relationship between overweight and iron deficiency in adolescents

Conclusion The relationship between overweight and depleted iron store depends on which indicator is used to define the iron deficiency. Overweight or obesity would not be a risk factor of ID in adolescents, if ID were defined by plasma ferritin rather than serum iron level.
Source: Pediatrics and Neonatology - Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Source Type: research