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Daily Iron Requirements in Healthy Indian Children and Adolescents

Santu Ghosh1, Srishti Sinha2, Nirupama Shivakumar3

  • 1Department of Biostatistics, St. John's Medical College, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

Indian Pediatrics
|July 24, 2019
PubMed

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New iron requirements for Indian children and adolescents are established. These estimates for estimated average requirement (EAR) and recommended dietary allowance (RDA) will guide public health policies on iron intake.

Area of Science:

  • Nutritional Science
  • Public Health Nutrition
  • Pediatric Nutrition

Background:

  • Iron deficiency is a significant public health concern globally, particularly in developing countries.
  • Adequate iron intake is crucial for cognitive development and overall health in children and adolescents.
  • Existing iron requirements may not accurately reflect the needs of the Indian pediatric population.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish the Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) and Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for iron in Indian children and adolescents.
  • To provide updated nutritional guidelines for iron intake tailored to the specific demographic.
  • To inform evidence-based policies for iron supplementation and food fortification.

Main Methods:

  • The EAR was calculated using a factorial method, estimating daily physiological iron requirements adjusted for bioavailability.
  • Mean daily iron losses and additional iron needs for growth and storage were quantified.
  • Variances in these factors were determined to derive the RDA.

Main Results:

  • The EAR for iron in children aged 1-9 years ranged from 5.6 to 11.0 mg/day.
  • For adolescents aged 10-17 years, the EAR ranged from 10.8 to 18.4 mg/day.
  • Specific EAR ranges were identified for adolescent boys (15.4–18.5 mg/day) and girls (15.4–18.5 mg/day).

Conclusions:

  • New estimates for the EAR of iron in Indian children and adolescents have been determined.
  • These updated requirements can guide the development of effective iron supplementation strategies.
  • The findings support the refinement of food fortification policies to address iron needs in this population.
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