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My child has had low iron levels for more than 1 year and a pale face. does this mean she to eat more meat?

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Not necessarily.: Green leafy vegetables also have a fair amount of iron.

Dr Cordero agreed

Answered 9/5/2017

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Supplement?: Yes you can get iron in our foods but if your child has been low for a year i would consider iron supplement to correct the anemia. There may be an iron absobtion problem or other reasons for the iron deficiency. Talk with your doctor.

Answered 6/19/2012

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