Contribution of enriched wheat flour and flour products to iron requirements in children aged 6 months to 7 years.

Introduction: Wheat flour enrichment is a public health strategy recommended to prevent micronutrient deficiencies, including iron deficiency. The objective of this study was to determine iron content in enriched wheat flour and flour products and their contribution to nutritional recommendations for children.

Population And Methods: Observational, analytical, cross-sectional study based on the total diet study method.

Contribution of diet to lead exposure among children aged 1 to 7 years in La Plata, Buenos Aires.

Introduction: Lead is a toxic metal which, even at low blood levels, can alter normal neurodevelopment in children, so no blood lead level is acceptable. Lead absorption from diet accounts for the highest contribution to blood lead levels in the population who is not exposed to contaminated environments or because of their occupation. The objective of this study was to determine the contribution of diet to lead exposure among children aged 1 to 7 years who attended Hospital de Niños de La Plata for health check-ups.