CHILDHOOD OBESITY LINKED TO IRON DEFICIENCY

A recent study in the British Journal of Medicine is suggesting that Childhood Obesity May Be Linked to Iron Deficiency.

Iron deficiency in children can have various adverse effects, including impaired brain function, attention, concentration and memory. It has also been suggested that it can increase the risk of conditions such as autism and ADHD.

The research team found that iron deficiency was associated with both underweight and overweight children, suggesting that malnutrition, in its various forms, can impact children regardless of their weight status.

Even if someone is in a calorie excess, they can still be nutrient deficient. This finding emphasizes the importance of looking beyond calorie content and considering the nutritional quality of the foods children consume.

If you have any concerns about yours or your children’s weight, please see your Doctor and have your Iron and other vitamin and nutrient levels checked.

Childhood Obesity Linked to Iron Deficiency by British Medical Journal (eatingwell.com)