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Dyson Pediatrics helps Tucson families make informed nutrition choices for growing children. This page highlights iron rich foods and vitamin C foods that can help support healthy development and everyday nutrition planning.
Iron helps support growth, blood health, and daily energy needs
Vitamin C helps the body absorb iron more effectively
Simple food choices can make it easier to support healthy meals at home
Iron is important for healthy growth and development in children. Vitamin C can help the body absorb iron, which is why pairing iron rich foods with vitamin C foods can be a helpful part of meal planning.
If screening shows a hemoglobin level less than 12 mg/dL, iron rich foods combined with vitamin C rich foods should be included in the diet. Possible causes of anemia may include not eating enough iron rich foods, drinking too much milk in place of iron rich foods, sickle cell disease, intestinal parasites, severe illness, and blood loss.
Combining an iron rich food with a vitamin C rich food may help with iron absorption. For example, families may pair iron fortified foods, beans, meats, or leafy greens with fruits and vegetables that contain vitamin C.
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