What Is Iron Deficiency Anemia?
9. Prevention
Perhaps the most effective way to prevent iron deficiency anemia is to include the right foods in your diet. Thankfully, there is a wide range of foods that contain iron so most people should have little difficulty in getting enough. Getting plenty of vitamin C in your diet is also important because the vitamin helps the body to absorb iron.
Where possible, babies should be fed breast milk, and cow’s milk should be avoided. Milk formula made for babies will help ensure they get plenty of nutrients, but breast milk is still preferable. Iron dietary supplements can also help to prevent anemia in people that are unable to get enough iron in their bodies.
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