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Nutritional Education and the Prevention of Iron Depletion in Children 9 Months to 2 Years: a Randomized Controlled Trial
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Healthy milk intake and Standard nutrition counselling for Iron Deficiency. Completed, enrolled 251 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Iron depletion in young children is common and may progress to iron deficiency anemia which is associated with irreversible neurodevelopmental effects. Efforts to prevent iron depletion are key to preventing these effects. In a recent study of 150 young children (12 to 38 months), we found that bottle fed children were almost three times as likely to be iron depleted compared with cup fed children (37% vs 18%). Thus, we hypothesize that an educational intervention designed to encourage timely bottle weaning will lead to a reduction in iron depletion.
Study Details
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Interventions
In addition to the standard nutrition counselling, the intervention group will receive specific information regarding healthy milk intake (2 cups per day, maximum 16 ounces) and the potential negative health effects of prolonged bottle use and excessive milk intake including anemia, iron depletion, and dental carries.
Parents of children will receive nutrition counselling via trained study personnel, including recommendations for iron containing food choices and timing of cow's milk introduction. This group will also receive a colourful nutrition book.