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Iron-Rich Foods for Kids

FRUITS MEAT AND SEAFOOD GRAINS


Apricots, dried Beef, ground (large piece) Bran cereal
Figs, dried Beef hamburger patty (sliced) Cream of wheat
Figs, halved Beef, ground O cereal
Peaches, dried Beef ground In tomato sauce Oatmeal, fortified infant
Prunes, dried Beef steak Oatmeal
Prune juice Chicken, ground Overnight oats
Prune puree Chicken, shredded Pasta, enriched
Raisins Ham Rice, enriched
Smoothie with kale Lamb Puffs
Smoothie with spinach Meatballs Spinach muffins
Smoothie with sweet potato Scallops Whole wheat bread
Strawberries Shrimp Whole wheat pita
Strawberry puree Tuna Whole wheat English muffin
Watermelon Turkey Whole wheat tortillas
Tofu Whole wheat crackers
Quinoa
VEGGIES BEANS AND EGGS
Broccoli florets, roasted/steamed Bean puree
Broccoli pesto Bean pasta
Green bean puree Black beans
Green beans Egg, hard cooked
Pea puree Egg muffins
Peas Egg in omelet, sliced
Pumpkin puree Egg, hard cooked
Spinach puree Garbanzo beans Serve vitamin C rich food
Spinach pesto Hummus with iron-rich foods to
Spinach, sauteed Kidney beans increase absorption.
Sweet potato, mashed LentiIs Limit milk to 24 ounces to
Sweet potato, roasted wedges Peanut butter avoid interfering with
Sweet potato mashed on toast Pinto beans absorption.
White beans Talk to your pediatrician
about a supplement if
needed.
Aim for 2-3 of these foods
most days to hit the
recommended intake.

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