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IRON INFORMATION |
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Iron is a mineral needed to make hemoglobin.
Hemoglobin is the protein in our red blood cells that carries oxygen to our body.
Anemia occurs when your blood does not contain enough hemoglobin.
Anemia can affect brain and nervous system development.
Your child will have his or her hemoglobin measured in our office on an annual basis starting at the age of 10 months to test for anemia.
Anemia can be due to many causes.
Iron deficiency is one of the most common causes in children.
If iron deficiency is suspected, your pediatrician may recommend an iron supplement for your child.
How much iron you need depends on your age and gender.
Vitamin C (i.e. citrus fruits and tomatoes) helps the body absorb some types of iron. |
How Much Iron Do I Need? |
What Are Good Sources Of Iron? |
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Metropolitan Pediatric Group, Pediatricians, Teaneck & Closter, NJ, Bergen Co 704 Palisade Avenue, Teaneck, NJ 07666 201-836-4301 570 Piermont Road, Closter, NJ 07624 201-768-8811 |
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Group |
mg Iron/Day |
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All children 6-12 months |
11 |
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All children 1-3 years |
7 |
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All children 4-10 years |
10 |
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Boys 11-18 years |
12 |
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Boys over 18 years |
10 |
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Girls over 11 years |
15 |
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FOOD |
SERVING SIZE |
IRON (mg) |
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Beef |
3 oz. |
2.5 |
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Chicken – white |
3 oz. |
0.9 |
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Chicken – dark |
3 oz. |
1.1 |
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Lamb |
3 oz. |
1.7 |
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Pork |
3 oz. |
0.9 |
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Turkey – white |
3 oz. |
1.1 |
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Turkey – dark |
3 oz. |
2.0 |
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Tuna |
3 oz. |
1.3 |
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Salmon |
3 oz. |
0.8 |
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Clams – raw |
2 oz. |
8.0 |
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Shrimp |
3 oz. |
2.6 |
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Liver – beef |
3 oz. |
5.6 |
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Liver – chicken |
3 oz. |
9.9 |
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Tofu |
˝ cup |
6.7 |
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Navy beans |
˝ cup |
2.2 |
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Chickpeas |
˝ cup |
2.4 |
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Kidney beans |
˝ cup |
2.0 |
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Green peas |
1 cup |
2.5 |
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Lentils |
˝ cup |
3.3 |
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Apricots – dried |
˝ cup |
3.8 |
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Dates |
10 |
1.0 |
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Raisins |
˝ cup |
1.6 |
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Prune juice |
4 oz. |
1.5 |
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Green beans |
1 cup |
1.6 |
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Spinach |
˝ cup |
3.2 |
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Potato with skin |
1 |
2.7 |
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Bagel |
1 |
2.5 |
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Molasses – blackstrap |
2 tablespoons |
7.4 |
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Macaroni |
1 cup |
2.0 |
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Oatmeal – instant |
1 cup |
14.0 |
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Wheat germ – toasted |
˝ cup |
5.1 |