The Role of Iron for Supporting Children’s Growth and Development

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1-1) ◽  
pp. 16-24
Author(s):  
Bernie Endyarni Medise
Keyword(s):  
Iron Deficiency ◽  
Cognitive Deficits ◽  
Growth And Development ◽  
Iron Status ◽  
Child Growth ◽  
World Health ◽  
Sound Perception ◽  
Absorption Increase ◽  
Iron Requirement

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Iron Deficiency (ID) affects around 2 billion people worldwide. Early childhood ID has been associated with permanent cognitive deficits associated with CNS structural, metabolic impairment, growth retardation, impaired immune response, psychological abnormalities, and behavioral delays. This literature review will focus on the important role of iron in child growth and development. Iron is necessary for various cellular processes in the growing brain especially when it comes to memory and learning. Children with early ID show cognitive deficits that persist; however, prompt iron treatment soothes the problem. A chronic ID group reported substantially lower scores of vocabularies, ambient sound perception, and motor measurements in a recent study relative to infants with normal nutritional iron status at 6 months and 14-18 months. Children's iron requirement differentiates based on individual age. The daily iron requirement for one- to three-year-old children is 7 mg. Some risk factors of infants and toddlers in developing ID are insufficient food intake, poor bioavailability, reduced absorption, increase demand, increase losses, cow’s milk enteropathy hookworm infection, and maternal gestation. Iron plays an important role in promoting children's growth and development. Physical health and nutrition are important in the first two years of life. Children who are unable to achieve iron adequacy will possibly show permanent cognitive deficit and impaired motor growth. Thus, iron supplementation may only be successful in early prescription after diagnosing iron deficiency.

scholarly journals Pemberian Hukuman “Pukulan” dan Pembiasaan Berbahasa Dalam Pendidikan Islam Sebagai Solusi Bagi Orang Tua

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 225-236
Author(s):  
Dwi Ulfa Nurdahlia ◽  
Endang Setyowati
Keyword(s):  
Moral Development ◽  
Child Behavior ◽  
Growth And Development ◽  
Behavior Pattern ◽  
Child Growth ◽  
Physical Punishment ◽  
Islamic Education ◽  
Good Communication ◽  
Verbal Language

The child is a trust given by Allah in His people, there are few things should be noted currently child growth and development. Especially the development of aqidah and moral development (akhlak). Developments relating with aqidah as faith, while morals relating with child behavior. pattern against children educaton operations can be performed non-verbal and verbal. No only firmly embodied in or operating verbal language. But can be also shown operating non-verbal, such as what can be done with how to operate physical punishment. Physical punishment is done by parents like hitting the child, not mean parents is cruel for hitting the hearts of Islamic education denid entry, as long as the beating is done based on the rules has been determined. However. Parents can establish morals (akhlak) children with how do good communication. By using language what mannered. Therefore, important for parents teach about speak politely by hearts early on. With communications using language that good will creates the sponsored children hearts speak, because language has the role of character formation for kid.

scholarly journals Inflammation in the lungs of patients diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis: Association with iron deficiency

SURG Journal ◽  
1969 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-10
Author(s):  
Dawn Armstrong ◽  
Lindsay Robinson
Keyword(s):  
Cystic Fibrosis ◽  
Iron Deficiency ◽  
Inflammatory Cytokines ◽  
Wide Spectrum ◽  
Iron Status ◽  
Tissue Destruction ◽  
Hypoxic Conditions ◽  
Mediators Of Inflammation ◽  
The Relationship

Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is characterized by a wide spectrum of phenotypic characteristics such as; deep coughing, increased mucous production, and weight loss. However, only recently was the role of inflammation on the etiology of the disease recognized. CF is characterized as a cyclic progression of infective exacerbations and stable periods initiated by the presence of Pseudomonas Aeruginosa (PA). An increase in inflammatory cytokines/mediators and a decrease in anti-inflammatory cytokines contribute to the net inflammation and overall tissue destruction of the lungs. PA is associated with the low iron status that is seen in 60-75% of the CF population, through the presence of iron sequestering siderophores which distract iron from the tissues. Iron deficiency (ID) initiates further symptoms such as; fatigue, tachycardia, weakness, brittle nails etc, in addition to those caused by CF. The colonization of PA may be the cause or a result of increased iron (ferritin) concentrations in the lungs, but independent of the original relationship, results in a decreased iron status. Iron is used by PA under hypoxic conditions such as in the fibrosis lung, as a source of energy. Studies on the relationship between CF and ID contribute a variety of possible causes although currently no direct connection has been discovered. At this stage, further studies in this area are needed. This review will primarily focus on the affects of CF on iron status in humans, and secondarily examine the effect of mediators of inflammation in respects to ID.

Iron and the endurance athlete

2014 ◽  
Vol 39 (9) ◽  
pp. 1012-1018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pamela S. Hinton
Keyword(s):  
Iron Deficiency ◽  
Iron Status ◽  
Endurance Athletes ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Acid Base Balance ◽  
Iron Sequestration ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Base Balance ◽  
Inadequate Dietary Intake

Iron is a trace mineral that is highly significant to endurance athletes. Iron is critical to optimal athletic performance because of its role in energy metabolism, oxygen transport, and acid-base balance. Endurance athletes are at increased risk for suboptimal iron status, with potential negative consequences on performance, because of the combination of increased iron needs and inadequate dietary intake. This review paper summarizes the role of iron in maximal and submaximal exercise and describes the effects of iron deficiency on exercise performance. Mechanisms that explain the increased risk of iron deficiency in endurance athletes, including exercise-associated inflammation and hepcidin release on iron sequestration, are described. Information on screening athletes for iron deficiency is presented, and suggestions to increase iron intake through diet modification or supplemental iron are provided.

scholarly journals Peningkatan Kapasitas Kader Posyandu Melalui Pelatihan Pemantauan Pertumbuhan dan Perkembangan Balita di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Kereng Bangkirai Kecamatan Sebangau Palangka Raya

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 328-335
Author(s):  
Noordiati Noordiati
Keyword(s):  
Growth And Development ◽  
Child Growth ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
Children Under Five ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Essential Services ◽  
The Family ◽  
Post Test

Monitoring the development of early childhood is a family task, but not all families can carry out this task optimally. Busyness, lack of knowledge, and the socio-economic condition of the family are factors that do not support this effort. Therefore, monitoring children's growth is coordinated through the role of the community through the Posyandu program. Posyandu, as one of the community-based health efforts, has a vital role in providing convenience to the community in obtaining essential services. To achieve this goal requires the role of a Posyandu cadre who has the knowledge and skills in monitoring child growth and development. The method of activity is carried out by providing material for child development and practicum on how to assess and measure children's growth and development. The results of activities were measured through differences in the results of the pre-test and post-test, as well as the results of observations when cadres provided services during Posyandu implementation. The results of the activity showed that the training in monitoring the growth and development of children under five given to Posyandu cadres could increase the knowledge and skills of cadres in providing services at Posyandu related to monitoring the growth and development of children under five.

Considerations for the Safe and Effective Use of Iron Interventions in Areas of Malaria Burden - Executive Summary

2011 ◽  
Vol 81 (1) ◽  
pp. 57-71 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel J. Raiten ◽  
Sorrel Namasté ◽  
Bernard Brabin
Keyword(s):  
Iron Deficiency ◽  
Adverse Effects ◽  
Iron Supplementation ◽  
Iron Status ◽  
Clinical Care ◽  
Cochrane Review ◽  
Folic Acid Supplementation ◽  
World Health ◽  
Executive Summary ◽  
Iron Deficient

In 2006, the World Health Organization and the United Nations Children’s Fund released a joint statement advising that, in regions where the prevalence of malaria and other infectious diseases is high, iron and folic acid supplementation should be limited to those who are identified as iron-deficient. Although precipitated, in large part, by a recent report of adverse events associated with iron supplementation in children, questions about the risk/benefit of iron deficiency and mechanisms underlying potential adverse effects of iron in the context of infection are long-standing. Moreover, the implementation of this revised policy is compromised in most settings by the lack of consensus on the best methods to screen for iron deficiency. In response to these concerns a comprehensive review was conducted by a Technical Working Group (TWG), constituted by the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development of the U.S. National Institutes of Health, in partnership with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The review included an evaluation of the putative mechanisms associated with adverse effects of iron in the context of malaria; applicability of available biomarkers for assessing iron status in the context of infections; and evaluation of evidence with regard to the safety and effectiveness of available interventions to prevent iron deficiency, particularly in areas of endemic malaria. The aim of this paper is to summarize the technical details of the larger TWG review conclusion that the occurrence and mechanism(s) of adverse effects associated with providing iron supplements (i. e., pills/liquid) under conditions of malaria and high infection exposure remain a concern, especially in settings where care and treatment are not readily available or accessible. Iron deficiency remains a problem that demands appropriate clinical care. When target groups have already been identified as being iron-deficient, iron supplementation is the intervention of choice for the treatment of anemia and other manifestations of iron deficiency. Of available intervention options to prevent iron deficiency, supplements are probably least desirable, particularly for infants and children. This paper also provides a synopsis of the TWG responses to the recently published Cochrane Review on the safety of iron supplementation for children in the context of malaria, and a research agenda outlined by the TWG that can best address outstanding questions.

Webinar Edukasi Peran Orang Tua Dalam Tumbuh Kembang Anak Dan Well-Being Keluarga

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (6) ◽  
pp. 1434-1447
Author(s):  
Martina Pakpahan ◽  
Lia Kartika ◽  
Mega Sampepadang ◽  
Novita Susilawati Barus ◽  
Martha Octaria ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Growth And Development ◽  
Test Score ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Child Growth ◽  
Family Ties ◽  
Children's Education ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Children’S Education ◽  
Role Of Parents

ABSTRAK Terdapat berbagai faktor yang memengaruhi pertumbuhan dan perkembangan anak. Peran orang tua sangat menentukan pertumbuhan dan perkembangan anak selain bertanggung jawab dalam pendidikan anak. Sekolah dan guru turut mendukung tidak hanya pendidikan anak namun juga pengembangan identitas diri, eksistensi diri, serta eksplorasi diri anak. Kegiatan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat (PKM) berupa ‘Webinar Edukasi Peran Orang Tua dalam Tumbuh Kembang Anak dan Well-Being Keluarga’ dilakukan di SMP Sekolah Tunas Indonesia yang berlokasi di Bintaro, pada tanggal 26 Maret 2021. Kegiatan bertujuan untuk mengoptimalkan peran orang tua dalam tumbuh kembang anak dan membangun Well-Being keluarga. Metode yang digunakan adalah edukasi yang terdiri dari dua sesi, yaitu: ‘Konsep Well-Being Keluarga’ dan ‘Peran Orang Tua dalam Optimalisasi Tumbuh Kembang Anak’. Webinar diikuti oleh 63 peserta yang terdiri dari 10 Guru, 21 orang tua dan 32 sisw/i. Hasil kegiatan didapatkan sebagai berikut: (1) Karakteristik keluarga; 82.6% peserta memiliki tipe keluarga inti, 95.7% peserta memiliki relasi yang dekat dalam keluarga, 95.7% peserta memiliki quality time bersama keluarga secara rutin (minggu/bulan), dan 43.5% peserta memiliki prioritas untuk membangun hubungan keluarga, (2) Tumbuh kembang anak; mayoritas anak terpenuhi tugas perkembangannya pada aspek fisik dan psikososial, (3) Pengetahuan orang tua dan guru terkait topik masih rendah, hal ini terlihat dari rerata nilai pre-test (n=23) sebesar 4,58 dan rerata nilai post-test sebesar 3,56 (n=18), (4) Peserta dan sekolah (lembaga mitra) antusias mengikuti kegiatan dari awal sampai dengan akhir dan menilai kegiatan baik dan memuaskan. Kegiatan dapat berkelanjutan dan orang tua bersama pihak sekolah dapat lebih terlibat dalam mengoptimalkan tumbuh kembang anak.  Kata Kunci:  Keluarga, Peran Orang Tua, Tumbuh Kembang Anak, Well-Being  ABSTRACT There are various factors that influence the growth and development of children. The role of parents greatly determines the Child's growth and development, in addition to being responsible for children's education. Schools and teachers also promote not only children's education but also the development of self-identity, self-existence, and self-exploration. Community Service activities, namely 'Educational Webinar on the Role of Parents in Child Development and Family Well-being'. The activity was held in the Tunas Indonesia Junior High School in Bintaro, on March 26, 2021. This activity aims to optimize the role of parents in the child's growth and development and build a Family Well-Being. The method used was a health education which consists of two sessions, namely: 'The Concept of Family Welfare' and 'The Role of Parents in Optimizing Children's Growth and Development. The webinar was attended by 63 participants including 10 teachers, 21 parents, and 32 students. The following were the outcomes of the activities: (1) Family characteristics; 82.6% of participants belonged to a nuclear family, 95.7% of participants had close family ties, 95.7% spent quality time on a regular basis (weeks/months), and 43.5% prioritized family ties, (2) Child growth and development; the majority of the child's accomplishments in physical and psychosocial aspects, (3) The knowledge of parents and teachers related to the topic is still low, as evidenced by the average pre-test score (n = 23) of 4.58 and the average post-test score of 3,56 (n=18), (4) Participants and school (partner institution) passionately participated in the activity from beginning to end and rated it acceptable and satisfactory. Activities can be sustainable and parents may become more involved in their children's growth and development. Keyword: Family, Role of Parents, Child Growth and Development, Well-Being

scholarly journals Iron Deficiency and Iron Homeostasis in Low Birth Weight Preterm Infants: A Systematic Review

Nutrients ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 1090 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jorge Moreno-Fernandez ◽  
Julio J. Ochoa ◽  
Gladys O. Latunde-Dada ◽  
Javier Diaz-Castro
Keyword(s):  
Birth Weight ◽  
Iron Deficiency ◽  
Low Birth Weight ◽  
Preterm Infants ◽  
Premature Infants ◽  
Systematic Reviews ◽  
Growth And Development ◽  
Iron Status ◽  
Deficiency Anemia ◽  
The Impact

Iron is an essential micronutrient that is involved in many functions in humans, as it plays a critical role in the growth and development of the central nervous system, among others. Premature and low birth weight infants have higher iron requirements due to increased postnatal growth compared to that of term infants and are, therefore, susceptible to a higher risk of developing iron deficiency or iron deficiency anemia. Notwithstanding, excess iron could affect organ development during the postnatal period, particularly in premature infants that have an immature and undeveloped antioxidant system. It is important, therefore, to perform a review and analyze the effects of iron status on the growth of premature infants. This is a transversal descriptive study of retrieved reports in the scientific literature by a systematic technique. PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines were adapted for the review strategy. The inclusion criteria for the studies were made using the PICO (population, intervention, comparison, outcome) model. Consequently, the systematic reviews that included studies published between 2008–2018 were evaluated based on the impact of iron status on parameters of growth and development in preterm infants.

scholarly journals Pendampingan Peran Keluarga terhadap Tumbuh Kembang Anak pada Masa Pandemi Covid-19 Di RA Al Hilal Pamolokan

2021 ◽  
pp. 63-68
Author(s):  
Emdat Suprayitno ◽  
Zakiyah Yasin
Keyword(s):  
Early Intervention ◽  
Child Development ◽  
Growth And Development ◽  
Child Growth ◽  
Health Needs ◽  
Main Role ◽  
Adequate Nutrition ◽  
The Family ◽  
Stimulation Of

Background: The main environment for children is the family. The child's personality can be supported through the main role of the family. the family also has a role in monitoring and providing supervision of children's growth and development, so that if this role is inadequate then the child's growth and development will not be monitored properly and disturbances that can occur cannot be identified and overcome early on. COVID-19, of course, requires the role of the family to fulfill health needs, fulfill adequate nutrition, and provide proper care. Methods: The assistance provided by the researcher is providing counseling and practice on evaluating the stimulation practices that have been carried out, providing feedbacks, and teaching stimulation practices for those aged above. Stimulation of Early Intervention Detection of Child Development is an activity to stimulate the basic abilities of children aged 0-6 years so that children grow and develop optimally, as well as to find deviations early to make intervention easier. Results: Through PKM activities, children's growth and development, the worst conditions of child growth deviations such as malnutrition can be prevented, because before a child falls into a condition of malnutrition, growth deviations that occur in children can be detected through PKM activities. Conclusion: Addition to preventing growth irregularities, this activity also prevents developmental deviations and mental-emotional deviations during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Depleted iron stores and iron deficiency anemia associated with reduced ferritin and hepcidin and elevated soluble transferrin receptors in a multiethnic group of preschool-age children

2015 ◽  
Vol 40 (9) ◽  
pp. 887-894 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hope A. Weiler ◽  
Sonia Jean-Philippe ◽  
Tamara R. Cohen ◽  
Catherine A. Vanstone ◽  
Sherry Agellon
Keyword(s):  
Iron Deficiency ◽  
Iron Deficiency Anemia ◽  
Iron Status ◽  
Preschool Age ◽  
World Health ◽  
Deficiency Anemia ◽  
Healthy Children ◽  
Transferrin Receptors ◽  
Markers Of Inflammation ◽  
Preschool Age Children

Iron deficiency anemia is prevalent in subgroups of the Canadian population. The objective of this study was to examine iron status and anemia in preschool-age children. Healthy children (n = 430, 2–5 years old, Montreal, Quebec, Canada) were sampled from randomly selected daycares. Anthropometry, demographics, and diet were assessed. Biochemistry included hemoglobin, ferritin, soluble transferrin receptors (sTfR), ferritin index, markers of inflammation (C-reactive protein, interleukin 6 (IL-6), and tumour necrosis factor alpha (TNFα)), and hepcidin. Iron deficiency and anemia cutoffs conformed to the World Health Organization criteria. Differences among categories were tested using mixed-model ANOVA or χ2tests. Children were 3.8 ± 1.0 years of age, with a body mass index z score of 0.48 ± 0.97, and 51% were white. Adjusted intakes of iron indicated <1% were at risk for deficiency. Hemoglobin was higher in white children, whereas ferritin was higher with greater age and female sex. Inflammatory markers and hepcidin did not vary with any demographic variable. The prevalence of iron deficiency was 16.5% (95% confidence interval (CI), 13.0–20.0). Three percent (95% CI, 1.4–4.6) of children had iron deficiency anemia and 12.8% (95% CI, 9.6–16.0) had unexplained anemia. Children with iron deficiency, with and without anemia, had lower plasma ferritin and hepcidin but higher sTfR, ferritin index, and IL-6, whereas those with unexplained anemia had elevated TNFα. We conclude that iron deficiency anemia is not very common in young children in Montreal. While iron deficiency without anemia is more common than iron deficiency with anemia, the correspondingly reduced circulating hepcidin would have enabled heightened absorption of dietary iron in support of erythropoiesis.

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