Question

A 1-year-old child presents with pallor and irritability. Blood tests show microcytic, hypochromic anaemia with low ferritin. What dietary advice is recommended to help improve iron status?

Accepted Answer

Encourage introduction of iron-rich foods like red meat, beans, and leafy vegetables

Answer

Avoid red meat and focus on dairy

Answer

Increase intake of cow's milk to over 1 litre per day

Answer

Give only fruit juice to improve vitamin C intake

Answer

Switch to a strict vegan diet

Practice question

A 1-year-old child presents with pallor and irritability. Blood tests show microcytic, hypochromic anaemia with low ferritin. What dietary advice is recommended to help improve iron status?