Publications by authors named "Elaine M Bento Mosquera"
Front Public Health
March 2023
Article Synopsis
- Iron deficiency anemia remains a significant public health issue among Brazilian children, despite ongoing efforts to address it.
- A study evaluated dietary iron intake and absorption practices among children aged 4-13.9 years across three Brazilian regions, revealing that the majority of iron sources were from plant-based foods, with minimal contribution from animal sources.
- While overall iron intake was adequate, the study found low bioavailability due to inadequate pairing of iron-rich foods with vitamin C and high consumption of iron absorption inhibitors like coffee and tea, which may explain the continued prevalence of iron deficiency in the country.
