Delaware Modern Pediatrics Blog

Up to one in 8 toddlers in America are iron-deficient.  According to a new statement from the AAP: “Iron deficiency is one of the most common problems among children, but it’s frequently not detected, and it has long-term health implications for children’s development and behavior.” We test kids for iron deficiency anemia (and lead poisoning) [...]

A federal program, WIC (“Women, Infants, and Children”) provides free food to low income families.  This excellent program has been funded for many years by the US Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition service.  Money is provided to states, who give infant formula and nutritious food to pregnant women and children who qualify. A new [...]