Iron status of 9- and 15-y-old Icelanders. Iron intake and bioavailability of iron from different meals
Iron status among Icelandic infants and young children is considered worse than in the neighbouring countries. Iron status has never been assessed in Icelandic adolescents before. Iron requirements are high during periods of rapid growth and adolescent girls are considered one of the most vulnerable...
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Format: | Thesis |
Language: | English |
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2010
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Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/1946/5506 |