Higher Body Mass Index Is Associated with Iron Deficiency in Children 1 to 3 Years of Age

To examine the association between body mass index (BMI) and iron deficiency in early childhood, while considering the influence of low-grade systemic inflammation.

Source: The Journal of Pediatrics - January 7, 2019 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Emma E. Sypes, Patricia C. Parkin, Catherine S. Birken, Sarah Carsley, Colin MacArthur, Jonathon L. Maguire, Cornelia M. Borkhoff, TARGet Kids! Collaboration Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research