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Absorption of Iron from Unmodified Maize and Genetically Altered Low-Phytate Maize Fortified with Ferrous Sulfate or Sodium Iron EDTA . Mendoza, C., Viteri, F. E., Lonnerdal, B., Raboy, V., Young, K., & Brown, K. (2001). Am J Clin Nutr 73: 80-85. IDPAS# 501
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Adaption of Iron Absorption: Iron Supplementation Reduces Nonheme-Iron but Not Heme-Iron Absorption from Food. Roughead, Z. K., & Hunt, J. R. (2000). Am J Clin Nutr 72: 982-989. IDPAS# 440
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Adverse Effect of Iron Supplementation on Weight Gain of Iron-replete Young Children. Idjradinat, P., Watkins, W. E., & Pollitt, E. The Lancet 1994;343 (8908): 1252-4. IDPAS# 1819
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Advisory Lists of Mineral Salts and Vitamin Compounds for Use in Foods for Infants and Children. CAC/GL. Codex Alimentarius Commission. 1991. IDPAS# 1112
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Anemia and Depletion of Iron Reserves in Healthy 12-Month-Old Infants. P. Lafuente Mesanza, E. Ojembarrena Martinez, M. Sasieta Altuna, M. A. Pinan Frances, M. J. Urreta Dolora and J. L. Lombardero Jimenez. Anales Espanoles de Pediatria 1992, 37 (1). 24-8. IDPAS# 1245
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Codex Guidelines on Nutrition Labeling. CAC/GL. Codex Alimentarius Commission. 1993. IDPAS# 1114
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Codex Standard for Follow-up Formula. CAC/GL. Codex Alimentarius Commission. 1989. IDPAS# 1137
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A community-based randomized controlled trial of iron and zinc supplementation in Indonesian infants: effects on growth and development. Lind, T., Lonnerdal, B., Stenlund, H., Gamayanti, I. L., Ismail, D., Seswandhana, R., & Persson, L. Am J Clin Nutr 2004;80 (3): 729-36. IDPAS# 2771
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A community-based randomized controlled trial of iron and zinc supplementation in Indonesian infants: interactions between iron and zinc. Lind, T., Lonnerdal, B., Stenlund, H., Ismail, D., Seswandhana, R., Ekstrom, E.-C., & Persson, L.-A. Am J Clin Nutr 2003;77 (4): 883-90. IDPAS# 2101
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Comparacao entre dois metodos de suplementacao de ferro para a prevencao da anemia ferropriva no primeiro ano de via em criancas nascidas prematuras. Vianna, G. M., & Gonclaves, A. L. Jornal de Pediatrķa 2002;78 (4): 315-20. IDPAS# 1679A
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Comparison between two methods of supplemental iron intake to prevent iron deficiency anemia in the first year of life of preterm infants. Vianna, G. M., & Gonclaves, A. L. Jornal de Pediatrķa 2002;78 (4): 315-20. IDPAS# 1679B
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Complementary Feeding and Infant Growth and Body Composition. Dewey, K. G. P. Pediatrics Research Priorities in Complementary Feeding: IPA and ESPGHAN Workshop: Proceedings of a Meeting Held in Casablanca, Morocco, August 1999;106 (5). IDPAS# 694
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Complementary Feeding of Young Children in Developing Countries. Chapter 6: Food Processing, Safety and Quality. WHO/NUT. 1998. IDPAS# 1868
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Composition of a Multi-Micronutrient Supplement to Be Used in Pilot Programmes among Pregnant Women in Developing Countries. Report of an UNICEF/WHO/UNU workshop. (1999): 18pgs IDPAS# 059
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Cost-Effectiveness of Iron Supplementation and Malaria Chemoprophylaxis in the Prevention of Anaemia and Malaria among Tanzanian Infants. M. Alonzo Gonzalez, C. Menendez, F. Font, E. Kahigwa, J. Kimario, H. Mshinda, M. Tanner, X. Bosch-Capblanch and P. L. Alonso. Bulletin of the World Health Organization 2000, 78 (1). 97-107. IDPAS# 1131
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Daily Multivitamins with Iron to Prevent Anemia in Infancy: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Geltman, P. L. M. D., Meyers, A. F. M. D., & Bauchner, H. M. D. Clinical Pediatrics October 2001;40 (10): 549-54. IDPAS# 714
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Decreased Ferritin Levels, Despite Iron Supplementation, During Erythropoietin Therapy in Anaemia of Prematurity. D. Bader, O. Blondheim, R. Jonas, O. Admoni, M. Abend-Winger, D. Reich, A. Lanir, A. Tamir, I. Eldar and D. Attias. Acta Paediatrica 1996, 85 (4). 496-501. IDPAS# 1119
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Decreased Rate of Stunting among Anemic Indonesian Preschool Children through Iron Supplementation. Angeles, I. T., Schultink, W. J., Matulessi, P., Gross, R., & Sastroamidjojo, S. Am J Clin Nutr 1993;58 (3): 339-42. IDPAS# 675
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Effect of Daily Vs Twice Weekly Iron Supplementation in Indonesian Preschool Children with Low Iron Status. Schultink, W., Gross, R., Gliwitzki, M., Karyadi, D., & Matulessi, P. Am J Clin Nutr 1995;61 (1): 111-5. IDPAS# 676
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Effect of Iron Supplementation and Malaria Prophylaxis in Infants on Plasmodium Falciparum Genotypes and Multiplicity of Infection. H. P. Beck, I. Felger, P. Vounatsou, R. Hirt, M. Tanner, P. Alonso and C. Menendez. Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene 1999, 93 (Suppl 1). 41-5. IDPAS# 1133
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Effect of Iron Supplementation on the Iron Status of Pregnant Women: Consequences for Newborns. Preziosi, P., Prual, A., Galan, P., Daouda, H., Boureima, H., & Hercberg, S. Am J Clin Nutr 1997;66 (5): 1178-82. IDPAS# 672
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The Effect of Iron Supplementation on Visual-Evoked Potentials in Infants with Iron-Deficiency Anemia. S. U. Sarici, V. Okutan, M. R. Dundaroz, A. M. Serdar, R. Akin, G. Deda and E. Gokcay. Journal of Tropical Pediatrics 2001, 47 (3). 132-5. IDPAS# 1129
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Effect of Micronutrient Supplementation on Linear Growth of Children. Bhandari, N., Bahl, R., & Taneja, S. Br J Nutr 2001;85 (Suppl 2): S131-7. IDPAS# 1121
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Effect of Zinc Supplementation on Malaria and Other Causes of Morbidity in West African Children: Randomised Double Blind Placebo Controlled Trial. Muller, O., Becher, H., van Zweeden, A. B., Ye, Y., Diallo, D. A., Konate, A. T., Gbangou, A., Kouyate, B., & Garenne, M. BMJ 2001;322 (7302): 1567. IDPAS# 678
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Effective Community Intervention to Improve Hemoglobin Status in Preschoolers Receiving Once-Weekly Iron Supplementation. Palupi, L., Schultink, W., Achadi, E., & Gross, R. Am J Clin Nutr 1997;65 (4): 1057-61. IDPAS# 679
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The Effects of High Energy and Micronutrient Supplementation on Iron Status in Nutritionally at Risk Infants. Husaini, M. A., Jahari, A. B., & Pollitt, E. Biomedical & Environmental Sciences 1996;9 (2-3): 325-40. IDPAS# 1250
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Effects of Iron and Zinc Supplementation in Indonesian Infants on Micronutrient Status and Growth. Dijkhuizen, M. A., Wieringa, F. T., West, C. E., Martuti, S., & Muhilal. J Nutr 2001;131 (11): 2860-5. IDPAS# 1123
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The Effects of Iron Supplementation on Cognitive Function in Infants and Children. Abbott, R. Bibliotheca Nutritio et Dieta 1998;(54): 67-75. IDPAS# 1108
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Efficacy of Weekly Compared with Daily Iron Supplementation. Cook, J. D., & Reddy, M. B. (1995). Am J Clin Nutr 62: 117-120. IDPAS# 122A
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Erythrocyte Incorporation of Iron is Similar in Infants Fed Formulas Fortified with 12 mg/L or 8 mg/L of Iron. Fomon, S. J., Ziegler, E. E., Serfass, R. E., Nelson, S. E., & Frantz, J. A. J Nutr 1997;127 (1): 83-8. IDPAS# 1136
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Evaluating the Usefulness of Elemental Iron Powders: Monterrey Workshop Summary. SUSTAIN. SUSTAIN. Monterrey. September 2000 2000. IDPAS# 1148
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Growth in Human Milk-Fed Very Low Birth Weight Infants Receiving a New Human Milk Fortifier. Porcelli, P., Schanler, R., Greer, F., Chan, G., Gross, S., Mehta, N., Spear, M., Kerner, J., & Euler, A. R. Annals of Nutrition & Metabolism 2000;44 (1): 2-10. IDPAS# 1142
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Guidance for Industry: The Content and Format for Pediatric Use Supplements. Center for Drug Evaluation and Research and Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research. May 1996. IDPAS# 1297
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Guidelines for the Use of Iron Supplementation to Prevent and Treat Iron Deficiency Anaemia. Stoltzfus, R., & Dreyfuss, M. INACG/WHO/UNICEF. (1998): 44pgs IDPAS# 161
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Guidelines on Formulated Supplementary Foods for Older Infants and Young Children. CAC/GL. Codex Alimentarius Commission. 1991. IDPAS# 1134
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Influence of Different Cereal Grains on Iron Absorption from Infant Cereal Foods. Cook, J. C., Reddy, M. B., Burri, J., Juillerat, M. A., & Hurrell, R. F. (1997). Am J Clin Nutr 65: 964-969. IDPAS# 179
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Influence of Prenatal Iron and Zinc Supplements on Supplemental Iron Absorption, Red Blood Cell Iron Incorporation, and Iron Status in Pregnant Peruvian Women. O'Brien, K. O., Zavaleta, N., Caulfield, L. E., Yang, D.-X., & Abrams, S. A. Am J Clin Nutr 1999;69 (3): 509-989. IDPAS# 657
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Iron Deficiency Anemia and Infant Development: Effects of Extended Oral Iron Therapy. Lozoff, B., Wolf, A. W., & Jimenez, E. J Pediatr 1996;129 (3): 382-9. IDPAS# 1126
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Iron Supplementation (Review). Schumann, K., Elsenhans, B., & Maurer, A. Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine & Biology 1998;12 (3): 129-40. IDPAS# 1130
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Iron Supplementation During Pregnancy. Effect on Iron Status Markers, Serum Erythropoietin and Human Placental Lactogen. A Placebo Controlled Study in 207 Danish Women. Milman, N., Agger, A. O., & Nielsen, O. J. Dan Med Bull 1991;38 (6): 471-6. IDPAS# 681
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Iron Supplementation Enhances Response to High Doses of Recombinant Human Erythropoietin in Preterm Infants. Carnielli, V. P., Da Riol, R., & Montini, G. Archives of Disease in Childhood: Fetal & Neonatal Edition 1998;79 (1): F44-8. IDPAS# 1122
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Iron Supplementation for 1- to 2-Year-Olds. Eden, A. N. Pediatrics November 2000;106 (5). IDPAS# 711
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Iron Supplementation for Young Children: We Must Certainly Do Better! (Abstract of a Major Presentation). Parvanta, I., & Gleason, G. (2001). Presented at Forging Effective Strategies to Combat Iron Deficiency Sponsored by ILSI, CDC, Emory University and MI, 7-9 May. Atlanta, GA USA. IDPAS# 586
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Iron Supplementation in Pregnancy: Is Less Enough? A Randomized, Placebo Controlled Trial of Low Dose Iron Supplementation with and without Heme Iron. Eskeland, B., Malterud, K., Ulvik, R. J., & Hunskaar, S. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand 1997;76 (9): 822-8. IDPAS# 682
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Iron Supplementation in Preterm Infants: A Study Comparing the Effect and Tolerance of a Fe2+ and a Nonionic FeIII Compound. Naude, S., Clijsen, S., Naulaers, G., Daniels, H., Vanhole, C., & Devlieger, H. Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 2000;40 (12 Pt 2): 1447-51. IDPAS# 1132
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Iron Supplementation in Preterm Infants Treated with Erythropoietin (Review). Picaud, J. C., Putet, G., Salle, B. L., & Claris, O. Archives de Pediatrie 1999;6 (6): 657-64. IDPAS# 1128
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Iron Supplementation Programmes: Compliance of Target Groups and Frequency of Tablet Intake. Schultink, W. (1996). FNB 17: 22-25. IDPAS# 241
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Prospective Randomized Trial of Early Versus Late Enteral Iron Supplementation in Infants with a Birth Weight of Less than 1301 Grams. Franz, A. R., Mihatsch, W. A., Sander, S., Kron, M., & Pohlandt, F. Pediatrics 2000;106 (4): 700-6. IDPAS# 1124
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Randomized, Controlled Trial of Single Versus 3-Times-Daily Ferrous Sulfate Drops for Treatment of Anemia. Zlotkin, S., Arthur, P., Antwi, K. Y., & Yeung, G. Pediatrics 2001;108 (3): 613-6. IDPAS# 1165
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Randomized, placebo-controlled trial of iron supplementation in infants with low hemoglobin levels fed iron-fortified formula. Irigoyen, M., Davidson, L. L., Carriero, D., & Seaman, C. Pediatrics 1991;88 (2): 320-6. IDPAS# 1249
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A Randomized Trial of Two Levels of Iron Supplementation and Developmental Outcome in Low Birth Weight Infants. Friel, J. K., Andrews, W. L., Aziz, K., Kwa, P. G., Lepage, G., & L'Abbe, M. R. J Pediatr 2001;139 (2): 254-60. IDPAS# 1125
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Risk of Diarrhea Related to Iron Content of Infant Formula: Lack of Evidence to Support the Use of Low-iron Formula as a Supplement for Breastfed Infants. Scariati, P. D., Grummer-Strawn, L. M., Fein, S. B., & Yip, R. Pediatrics 1997;99 (3): E2. IDPAS# 1144
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The Role of High-Dose Oral Iron Supplementation During Erythropoietin Therapy for Anemia of Prematurity. Bader, D., Kugelman, A., Maor-Rogin, N., Weinger-Abend, M., Hershkowitz, S., Tamir, A., Lanir, A., Attias, D., & Barak, M. Journal of Perinatology 2001;21 (4): 215-20. IDPAS# 1120
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Safety Aspects of Iron in Food. Schumman, K. Walther-Struab Institut for Pharmakologie und Toxikologie der Ludwig-Maximaians Universitat Munchen. IDPAS# 421
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Safety of Iron Supplementation in Malaria Endemic Regions. INACG/ILSI. Washington DC, USA. (1998): IDPAS# 330
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Special Issue on Processed Complementary Foods in Latin America. Lutter, C., & Huffman, S. FNB 2000;21 (1). IDPAS# 1149
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Strategies for Prevention and Controlling of Iron Deficiency Anaemia (IDA) Among Under 3 in Community. Awasthi, S. Department of Pediatrics & Institute of Clinical Epidemiology, King George Medical College. Lucknow, India. IDPAS# 1212
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Strategies for the Prevention of Iron Deficiency: Iron in Infant Formulas and Baby Food. Ziegler, E., & Fomon, S. (1996). Nutrition Reviews 54: 348-354. IDPAS# 346
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Studies in Iron Supplementation of Preschool Children. Pereira, S. M., Begum, A., & Baker, S. J. Br J Nutr 1978;39 (3): 493-9. IDPAS# 674
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Summary and Recommendations. Trowbridge, F., & Martorell, R. J Nutr 2002;132 (4 Suppl): 875S-9S. IDPAS# 1014
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