Continue iron supplements until 2 to 3 months after blood tests return to normal. A bottle of iron tablets can poison a child. Keep iron supplements out of the reach of young children. No restrictions for your child unless the exercise-induced anemia is severe. Then the child should reduce activity level slightly while undergoing treatment and continue at a slower pace until iron levels are back to normal.
Milk interferes with iron absorption.
Serve the child protein foods and iron-containing foods, including meat, beans, and leafy green vegetables. Yes, when condition and sense of well-being will allow. IF Your child has symptoms of anemia. M.D. Copyright by Putnam Publishing Group. Electronic rights by Medical Data Exchange.