Angela Onwuzoo Experts say iron is essential in the body of all humans. Its functions are to transport around the body, cell respiration,n and as well store oxygen in muscles. The researchers in the study published in ScienceDaily examined thousands of medical studies from 44 countries involving people under the age of 25 where levels of iron and other vitamins and minerals had been recorded alongside weight.
Lead author Xiaomian Tan, a Doctoral Researcher at the University of Leeds’ School of Food Science and Nutrition said, “The relationship between undernutrition and critical micronutrients for childhood growth and development is well established, but less is known about the risk of deficiencies in iron, vitamin A and zinc in children and adolescents who are overweight or obese, making this a hidden form of malnutrition. Solanke-Lawal said, “Iron is essential in the body of all humans. Its functions are to transport oxygen around the body, cell respiration, and as well store oxygen in muscles.
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