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Severe anemia can harm major organs like the heart and lungs. It can also lead to pregnancy complications.Anemia can be caused by blood loss, such as during menstruation. Some people lack iron, though, because their bodies have health conditions that make absorbing iron difficult.
The study found that low-income and food-insecure girls — who may not be getting enough to eat or enough quality food to eat — were more likely to be anemic than others. Black and Hispanic girls were also at higher risk for iron deficiency. So were girls who were underweight.Parents can talk to their doctors about getting their kid tested for an iron deficiency if they suspect it. Weyand believes symptoms are often brushed off as side effects of menstruation.
Kids can also eat iron-rich foods, such as beans, fruit, eggs, red meat, salmon, and green leafy vegetables. Picky kids can eat iron-fortified cereal.
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