title: Iron nutrition.
abstract: This paper is a progress report on our present understanding of iron nutrition in man, particularly in developing countries. We will be concerned with the quantitative aspects of iron balance and in particular with the availability of dietary iron, the recognition of iron deficiency and its prevalence, the effects of iron deficiency on the well being of the individual, and the feasibility of modifying the iron balance of man by dietary means.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000747:Anemia, Hypochromic / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003906:Developing Countries; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007501:Iron / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000378:metabolism*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009751:Nutritional Requirements; D011247:Pregnancy
chemical_list: D007501:Iron