Guest guest Posted September 5, 2007 Report Share Posted September 5, 2007 To read the complete article, . This is quite interesting. Judy http://news./s/ap/20070904/ap_on_he_me/fat_toddlers Pudgy toddlers have an alarmingly high rate of iron deficiency, and Hispanic youngsters are more affected than other groups, a new study finds. The study is the first to discover a link between obesity and low iron levels in preschoolers. Iron deficiency can cause mental and behavioral delays, so the findings underscore the importance of healthy eating habits in children ages 1 to 3. The researchers found that 20 percent of obese toddlers have iron deficiency, compared to 7 percent of normal-weight toddlers. Lack of iron reduces the amount of oxygen carried through the body by the blood and can cause anemia. Read the complete article on the link above. ....................... The study appears in the September issue of the journal Pediatrics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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