Nutrition 3: Iron deficiency in toddlers

Supervisor

Judith Myers

Department

Nutrition and Food Services, Royal Children's Hospital

Email

judith.myers@rch.org.au

Objectives

Upon completion of this study, the student will be able to describe:

1. The diagnostic criteria for and apparent incidence of iron deficiency in toddlers
2. Risk factors for development of iron deficiency in toddlers
3. Prevention strategies
4. Management strategies - dietary, therapeutic, behavioural

Resources and learning opportunities

1. Nutrition clinic
2. Maternal Child Health Nurse
3. Meetings
4. Reading material provided
5. Video recommended