Anthropometric Markers and Iron Status of 6-12-Year-Old Thai Children: Associations and Predictors.
Orapa SuteerojntrakoolTharida KhongcharoensombatSirinuch ChomthoChansuda Bongsebandhu-PhubhakdiTherdpong TemparkMary S FewtrellPublished in: Journal of nutrition and metabolism (2021)
Greater adiposity was associated with poorer iron status. However, SF may not be a good indicator of iron status in Thai children, particularly in those who are overweight/obese, whereas sTfR merits further investigation.