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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion

Reduce iron deficiency in children aged 1 to 2 years — NWS‑16

Status: Baseline only

  
Baseline only
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Most Recent Data:
6.3 percent (2015-16)

Target:
2.1 percent

Desired Direction:
Decrease desired

Baseline:
6.3 percent of children aged 1 to 2 years had iron deficiency in 2015-16

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Reduce iron deficiency among children aged 1 to 2 years

Target-Setting Method
Minimal statistical significance

Data Source:  National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), CDC/NCHS

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Summary

Young children who don’t get enough iron are at higher risk for developmental problems. Giving young children supplements or iron-rich foods — and adding iron to more foods in general — can help reduce iron deficiency.

Topics:  Nutrition and Healthy Eating, Children

Workgroup: Nutrition and Weight Status Workgroup

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