Semester
Spring
Date of Graduation
2004
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 has been shown to have a multitude of negative effects on the growing infant. The diet plays a key role in alleviating iron deficiency within a younger population. The objective of this study was to search out specific nutrients in the diet that have some affect on iron status in a population of infants age 6 to 24 months.;This was a cross-sectional study that included 57 rural infants who participated in the WIC program. Dietary intake data was collected by 2 multiple-pass 24-hour intakes done 3 to 4 days apart. Blood was collected by venipuncture and analyzed for hemoglobin, ferritin, and transferrin saturation. Multiple logistic regression, Pearson's Correlation, and independent sample t-tests was used to evaluate iron status and dietary variables.;Twelve children were categorized as iron deficient as defined by serum ferritin ≤ 15 ug/L and transferring saturation ≤ 15%. Average iron intake for the group met recommendations. On regression analysis, calcium and phosphorous were shown to be the main determining factors affecting iron status, and this was a negative association (calcium, P < .03: phosphorous, P < .01). (Abstract shortened by UMI.).
Recommended Citation
Melonas, Christopher, "Factors affecting iron status among infants age 6--24 months" (2004). Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports. 1981.
https://researchrepository.wvu.edu/etd/1981