Question
What foods should children with anemia consume? What are effective treatment methods?
Answer
The treatment for pediatric anemia primarily relies on oral iron supplements, while dietary supplementation can also be achieved by consuming iron-rich foods such as lean meat, liver, and blood. Since children grow rapidly and their blood volume increases quickly, infants often use stored iron in the body to meet their demands, making additional iron intake in the diet not necessary. However, if significant iron-deficiency anemia appears before the weight doubles, this is usually not due to a lack of iron in the diet. In such cases, it is important to improve the diet, enhance nutritional supplementation, and choose appropriate treatment methods based on the severity of the anemia.