Semester
Spring
Date of Graduation
2003
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Type
MS
College
Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design
Department
Human Nutrition and Foods
Committee Chair
Cindy Fitch.
Abstract
Iron deficiency is a nationwide concern. Dietary strategies issued by national organizations, aim to help prevent childhood iron deficiency. This study examined the relationship of dietary factors with iron status in WIC participants 6--24 months. This was a cross-sectional study of 50 rural infants and toddlers.;Iron deficiency was determined from one blood sample analyzed for serum ferritin (SF) and transferrin saturation (TS). Iron deficiency was defined as SF ≤ 15 ug/dL and TS ≤ 15%. Two, 24-hour dietary recalls were collected. Stepwise logistic regression was used to evaluate factors predictive of iron status.;Thirteen children (26%) were iron deficient. Iron status could be predicted from iron-fortified infant or adult cereal intake (p = 0.04). Mean SF tended to be lower in those consuming >24 ounces of milk per day (p = 0.07). On regression analysis, meat, fish, or poultry intake was positively (p = 0.018) and calcium intake was negatively (p = 0.0004) associated with SF.
Recommended Citation
Cannon, Marci Stayner, "Dietary factors influencing iron status among WIC participants ages 6--24 months" (2003). Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports. 1746.
https://researchrepository.wvu.edu/etd/1746