Caregiver-initiated food avoidance and risk of iron deficiency anemia in early childhood: Evidence from the Japan environment and children's study

Rie Tanaka, Mayumi Tsuji, Kazue Ishitsuka, Toshihide Sakuragi, Kyoko Kitagawa, Mami Kuwamura, Reiko Suga, Shunsuke Araki, Takashi Maruyama, Hisashi Eguchi, Eiji Shibata, Seiichi Morokuma, Masayuki Shimono, Kiyoshi Yoshino, Norio Hamada, Masayuki Ochiai, Shouichi Ohga, Koichi Kusuhara

Nutrition and Health

Published online on July 03, 2026

Abstract

Nutrition and Health, Ahead of Print.
BackgroundThere is limited evidence regarding the association between dietary restrictions and iron deficiency anemia in children.AimThis study aimed to evaluate the association of iron deficiency anemia with avoidance of specific foods without medical ...