In an effort to eliminate iron deficiency and iron-deficiency anemia in infants and children, the American Academy of Pediatrics has updated it’s 1999 guidelines on iron intake for youngsters age 3 ...

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Iron is a mineral that plays a key role in many bodily functions, from forming red blood cells to transporting oxygen and supporting our immune system. It's one of the most important nutrients out ...