Wrong eating habits are common in children who are usually alone at school and out of school.
The child does not know what amount and what kind of nutrients he needs, irregular food intake, wrong food selection,
faulty practices in the preparation, cooking and storage of foods,
Inappropriateness causes nutritional problems. The main problems are anemia, obesity or weakness,
vitamin deficiencies, simple goiter and dental caries. “Iron deficiency” when there is not enough iron left in the body
anemia” is seen. In this type of anemia; the number of blood cells decreases, the amount of hemoglobin decreases, there is no iron storage
serum ferritin level decreases. The saturation rate of transferrin with iron decreases. In this case, the oxygen transport of the blood
anemia, dizziness, fatigue, loss of appetite, disorders in the digestive system,
Symptoms such as thinning, short breathing are seen. Babies have the inside of the eyelids, palms, soles and
her lips are pale. He is anorexia, restless and sluggish. In anemia, there is also a deficiency in the immune systems and
strength, a decrease in attention and perception in children, and declines throughout school. Iron deficiency anemia in our country
It is common in children, pregnant and lactating women. Some studies conducted in rural areas
Anemia is reported in 40-68% of pregnant women of childbearing age and 10-40% of non-pregnant women.
has been done. According to the national nutrition and health survey, half of children aged 0-5 are women over 5 years old.
28% of the population, 25% of men and 52% of pregnant women are anemic.
The causes of anemia can be listed as follows;
1. These groups have high iron requirements due to growth and frequent births.
the inability of their reciprocity to meet it.
2. The diet of the majority of the people is mostly based on cereals and legumes, meat is very scarce in the diet,
Insufficient intake of vitamin C at meals. As it is known, the use of iron in cereals and legumes in the body
rate is low. However, the iron in grains and legumes is as good as the iron in meat if taken with vitamin C.
is absorbed. For this reason, especially for groups who are sensitive to anemia, raw foods, which are a source of vitamin C, are taken with meals at every meal.
should eat fruits or vegetables.
3. High incidence of intestinal parasites due to insufficient health and cleanliness conditions and nutrition. bowel
parasites reduce the body’s use of iron from food.
4. Due to ignorance, insufficient amounts of iron-containing foods are not given to young children.
It is one of the causes of anemia.
5. It has been reported that excessive intake of aspirin and excessive use of aluminum containers are the cause of anemia in developed countries.
Drinking too much tea with meals is also one of the causes of anemia. Found in tea and coffee
Tannins reduce the bioavailability of iron. Tea and coffee should be drunk 45-60 minutes after a meal.
Precautions to be Taken to Protect Children from Anemia:
_ The child should be fed according to the month,
_ Grape molasses should be used instead of sugar as a sweetener,
_ From 6 months old, to lentil soup,
_ Grilled meatballs should be started after 6 months of age.
What should be done when anemia is detected in children:
_ The child with anemia is sent to the doctor, the hemoglobin level is determined and according to the level
treatment is done.
_ Rich in iron (meat, liver, eggs, fish, spleen, legumes, green vegetables)
A diet of foods is prepared.
_ If necessary, regular use of iron drugs prescribed by the physician is ensured.
_ Since my vitamin has a great role in the use of iron in the body, the child has C.
Vitamin-rich foods (green pepper, orange, tomato, parsley, spinach) are provided. In addition, the intestine
Helps the family in the fight against parasites.
