More than a third of young women in the United States – nearly 39 per cent of those ages 12 to 21 – have an iron deficiency, according to research published in JAMA.
Researchers based their finding on an analysis of nearly two decades of data on 3,490 young women from the long-running National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, which is considered nationally representative.We deliver the local news you need in these turbulent times on weekdays at 3 p.m.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.
To prevent or treat mineral deficiencies, health experts recommend getting needed nutrients primarily by eating a variety of foods. For iron, that includes lean meat, seafood and poultry; vegetables such as beans, lentils and spinach; tofu; nuts; raisins; and iron-fortified foods such as cereals and breads. Iron also is available as a dietary supplement and in some multivitamins.
People with an iron deficiency often have no symptoms. Left untreated, however, the condition can progress to what is called iron-deficiency anemia. Symptoms may include fatigue, weakness, sensitivity to cold, lightheadedness and problems with concentration and memory. The researchers found that most participants in their study had not progressed to iron-deficient anemia.
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