Symptoms of iron deficiency in children include anemia, slow growth, decreased appetite and xenophagia.
1. Anemia, iron is necessary for the composition of hemoglobin, so anemia is the most common symptom of iron deficiency. Anemia is the most common symptom of iron deficiency. Anemia may result in pale skin, eyelid mucous membranes, lips, nail beds, fatigue, weakness, and increased susceptibility to disease.
2. Slow growth, iron is an essential nutrient for growth and development, and is involved in the synthesis of many enzymes in the human body. Iron deficiency will result in slower physical development and muscle weakness.
3. Reduced appetite, anorexia, iron deficiency will affect the development of the hippocampal nerve, affecting the normal development of the brain chances, resulting in the emergence of anorexia a special phenomenon, mostly seen in young children.
Daily attention to the child appropriate increase in iron-rich foods, pay attention to the reasonable combination of diet to increase the absorption of iron.