Question

Are there concerns regarding calorie intake; deficiencies or excesses of macronutrients or micronutrients – to having low iron and fiber as well as vegetables?

Discuss any risk factors and what strategy you can plan for improvement? (specific changes for food choices)

Answer 1

Yes there are concerns regarding calorie intake; deficiencies or excesses of macronutrients or micronutrients – to having low iron and fiber as well as vegetables.

For example :-

#. Iron deficiency :

Risk factors of iron deficiency :-

Risk Factors

◯ Premature birth resulting in decreased iron stores

◯ Excessive intake of cows' milk in toddlers

■ Milk is not a good source of iron.

■ Milk takes the place of iron-rich solid foods.

Risk Factors (2)

◯ Malabsorption disorders due to prolonged diarrhea

◯ Poor dietary intake of iron

◯ Increased iron requirements (blood loss)

◯ Chronic disorders (folate deficiency, sickle cell anemia, hemophilia)

#. Strategies for improvement :-

- Having food containing citurs acid to help in absorption of iron

- Making dietary modifications (eg, taking iron with food or milk), although this may reduce absorption.

- Increasing intake of green leafy vegetables

- Taking iron tablets as prescribed

- Treating the cause behind the iron deficiency