International journal of food sciences and nutrition
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Int J Food Sci Nutr · Nov 2002
Prevalence of daily breakfast intake, iron deficiency anaemia and awareness of being anaemic among Saudi school students.
Iron deficiency anaemia is one of most prevalent nutritional disorders worldwide. It is known to affect the health and cognitive ability of children and adolescents. Studies in Saudi Arabia concentrate only on the population of young children and pregnant females or girls. ⋯ Iron deficiency anaemia appears to be prevalent among school students. At age 12 years and over, low social class and menstruating girls constitute the high-risk groups. Screening is recommended for high-risk groups and school health programs are crucial to improve students' nutritional habits, knowledge and awareness.