THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN RIBOFLAVIN STATUS AND ANEMIA AMONG 190 CHILDREN / 营养学报

ABSTRACT

A cross sectional investigation among 190 children aged 17-58 months showed: the incidences of riboflavin deficiency, anemia, and iron-lack were 62.4%, 19.6%, and 51.4% respectively. The average concentrations of Hb and SF were lower in riboflavin deficiency(RD) children than those in riboflavin normal(RN) children. The incidences of anemia and iron-lack were 23.8% and 68.8% respectively in RD children, while 6.3% and 17.4% in RN children (P