title: May biscuits contribute to iron balance? An observation in children with juvenile idiopatic arthritis.
abstract: Within an observational open study on the effects of a scheduled dosage of biscuits with iron, children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis were either supplemented with biscuits supplying iron fumarate (median 3.6 mg per day) or left to their customary dietary habits. After 4 months, supplemented children showed a more favourable percentage change of blood haemoglobin, while ferritin levels (markers of inflammation) remained stable. We conclude that the supply of iron with available dietary products may contribute to an adequate iron status in children with chronic inflammatory disorders in a stable situation.
authors: a Pediatric Clinic, Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health , and.
authors: Giancarla
authors: G
authors: Dilandro
authors: b Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Department of Anesthesia, Intensive Care and Emergency, Fondazione IRCCS Cá Granda-Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, University of Milan , Milan , Italy , and.
authors: Valentina
authors: V
authors: De Cosmi
authors: a Pediatric Clinic, Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health , and.
authors: Fabrizia
authors: F
authors: Corona
authors: b Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Department of Anesthesia, Intensive Care and Emergency, Fondazione IRCCS Cá Granda-Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, University of Milan , Milan , Italy , and.
authors: Marta
authors: M
authors: Torcoletti
authors: a Pediatric Clinic, Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health , and.
authors: Antonella
authors: A
authors: Petaccia
authors: a Pediatric Clinic, Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health , and.
authors: Giovanni
authors: G
authors: Filocamo
authors: c HJ Heinz Co. , Nijmegen , The Netherlands.
authors: Andrea
authors: A
authors: Budelli
authors: a Pediatric Clinic, Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health , and.
authors: Carlo
authors: C
authors: Agostoni
mesh_terms: D018798:Anemia, Iron-Deficiency / Q000097:blood / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D001171:Arthritis, Juvenile / Q000097:blood / Q000473:pathology*; D001939:Bread; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D019587:Dietary Supplements; D005260:Female; D005293:Ferritins / Q000097:blood; D005527:Food, Fortified; D006454:Hemoglobins / Q000378:metabolism; D006801:Humans; D007249:Inflammation / Q000097:blood* / Q000150:complications; D007501:Iron / Q000097:blood / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D019266:Iron, Dietary / Q000097:blood / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008297:Male; D009752:Nutritional Status
chemical_list: D006454:Hemoglobins; D019266:Iron, Dietary; D005293:Ferritins; D007501:Iron
keywords: Biscuits; dietary habits; iron status; juvenile idiopathic arthritis