Status: Baseline only
Most Recent Data:
6.3
percent
(2015-16)
Target:
2.1
percent
Desired Direction:
Decrease desired
Baseline:
6.3
percent of children aged 1 to 2 years had iron deficiency in 2015-16
Reduce iron deficiency among children aged 1 to 2 years
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