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Reduce iron deficiency in children aged 1 to 2 years — NWS‑16

Status: Little or no detectable change

  
Little or no detectable change
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Most Recent Data:
22.5 percent (2017-20)

Target:
17.1 percent 1

Desired Direction:
Decrease desired

Baseline:
24.5 percent of children aged 1 to 2 years had iron deficiency in 2015-16 2

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Reduce iron deficiency among children aged 1 to 2 years

Target-Setting Method
Minimal statistical significance

Data Source:  National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), CDC/NCHS

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Summary

Young children who don’t get enough iron are at higher risk for developmental problems. Giving young children supplements or iron-rich foods — and adding iron to more foods in general — can help reduce iron deficiency.

Topics:  Nutrition and Healthy Eating, Children

Workgroup: Nutrition and Weight Status Workgroup

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1. Target has been revised. See Data Methodology and Measurement for more information.

2. Baseline has been revised. See Data Methodology and Measurement for more information.