Doctor-Parent practical tools

Iron deficiency can have many consequences for the present and future health of the child. It is crucial to identify both the risk factors and the clinical signs that can lead to a diagnosis of iron deficiency in order to optimize its management. 

Do parents ask you questions about their child’s diet? A balanced diet is a key element in preventing iron deficiency. Find below several practical tools to make parents aware of good nutritional practices. 

Specific milk (breastmilk and / or infant formula) plays an essential role in the diet of young children. It is the only milk adapted to cover its nutritional needs up to 3 years^1-5. 

In terms of communication, some people tend to apply the golden rule, often derived from their upbringing, ‘We should treat others as we would like to be treated ourselves’.