Complementary feeding - Iron
Boosting your baby's iron levels is not just a matter of including iron-rich food in their diet. Iron absorption depends not only on the amount of iron present in the food but also on the other food present in the same meal. Some foods contain iron, but they also contain compounds that decrease the body's ability to absorb it. Other foods, like milk, contain calcium, which competes with iron for absorption. Eating foods containing Vitamin C such as oranges and mangoes at the same meal, helps the body absorb iron. Foods such as whole grains, fortified infant cereals, tomatoes, red meat, legumes and leafy greens such as spinach are good sources of iron. Your health care provider can help you identify iron-rich foods found within your area.
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