One organization that is helping a lot in Africa is the Gates foundation. Some places need more work than others, some areas are so arid that trees can not grow. That requires some large scale agricultural development, methods and technologies that are beyond the people who are in need. Some things they can't help themselves out of, that is where we must help them.

There is a boat load of various cereals that are high in fiber and iron. Cereal should be a part of your regular diet.

Many fruits are high in iron, not just Acai berries. Don't forget vegetables. Tomatoes are a great source and you should eat one a day.

I love anything that helps the children of these poor countries, simple and plain.

Very cool blog...good info. I am actually working on building an info blog on Acai berries, juice, suppliments myself. Check it out if you have time... Laterzzz James

Unfortunately things aren't that simple. Money is a must if you want to get anything done in this world, not everyone is ethically motivated. That is why charities exist, all we can do is help by giving donations to the most relevant charity.

I agree, unlike animals humans aren't born with a survival instinct. It is up to us the parents and government to protect everyone's children to the best of our ability, money shouldn't come into it if someones life is at risk.

Children and kids today are our future, and they need protection from us. I am glad that Haiti post an article related to it, and hope many among us should aware that we all should try hard to protect of children.

I can't remember the exact cost but they definitely take a great deal into account when determining what an affordable price would be for their products. I remember thinking it was a price that would be within reach for most- along the same lines as basic medicines. I'm going back to Jeremie in a few weeks so let me know if you'd like any other info.

It can be both, anemia is lack of blood so it would mean lack of iron to, but lack of iron could cause anemia.

Please feel free to post the article, just credit Haiti Innovation. Thanks!

Wow, I've been searching the net for some information related to a new site I'm starting in a week or so. Would you mind if I posted this article with author credit and a link back here? If not the full article just a teaser? Feel free to e-mail me and let me know. Thanks!

Man that is crazy what they do over there but thank so much for this cultural learning session.

I thought Iron deficiency was a product of anemia rather then a cause?!?

Everyone should do their utmost to help the poor babies in Africa. Imagine if it was you struggling to survive every second of every day trying to keep your child alive, never mind about yourself or other members of your family.

you have done a great job it will help the small babies and also protect them with sickness which will harm them and you have written a great nutrition plan to thank and great job done.

A lot of great information you have here very informative. I will deff be back to check out the site some more

glad I came across this site good read. bookmarked.

I love anything that helps the children of these poor countries, simple and plain.

fortifying foods with nutrients is a good thing but it has to be done in a larger scale to reach more people.

I saw a commerical on mtv about comparing the events of the world trade center to the world hunger problem. I want to thank you for your continued efforts.. Keep it up.

Corruption will dissipated but it will take a very long time without the intervention of developed countries like the UN you mentioned. For charities to do more they need to be given more power and as always more support of the individual.

I think that is only one of the contributing factors. The other is that there is a lot of corruption in 3rd world countries, just look at Zimbabwe.

The only hope is aid from developed countries and intervention from entities such as the UN.

I think that these third world governments are not doing enough to help their citizens.

There's actually alot that could be done - but yet there aren't any love being spread except genocides

I'm pretty sure he means "infections" ;).

Anyway, its down to Sprinkles and other great charities to help bring Haiti out of the developing world. Don't forget the individual too, a little money from a lot of people mounts to ahellalot of money.

Targeting disease and poor living conditions is the first stage to helping a developing country develop!

Eric, what do you mean by injections?

I know that parasites of the intestine can strip the walls of the vital bacteria needed for the body to absorb minerals and vitamins. Most common causes in poor areas like Haiti is the water supply. It is a common problem throughout Africa.

Iron deficiency isn't a direct cause of anemia. A main cause can be a number of injections and especially parasites, this leads to the iron deficiency like you mentioned.

I cannot stress the importance of a well balanced diet with all the necessary nutrients like iron, which when lacking is the most common cause of anemia. I know this from personal experience so i think the sprinkles is a great idea. More charities should be doing this as it is scientifically proven.

Clair

thanks to provide information to us about protection of health ........!

Thank you for bringing such an important message to us, with Iron deficiency at a very high level, the more people aware of this the better. I will spread the word!

Hello, Thank you for providing such a nice health related blog. Keep up the good work.

Hello all

I think there is not NICE information There is bad for me there is bad when i know that the childrens die because they are hungry i feel bad when i know every 1 second 1 chlidren die while USA thrown the food in anything

Nice info about health and care.

I am a nutritionist and must recommend whats written in this post:)

I heard the name for the first time but may be I don't know much about foods!

Lesson of the day for me is Sprinkles do matter

I am reading the name of Sprinkles for the first time but I must say that they are must for a diet even for adults. Are sprinkles available in some other market products available?

It was a relatively new product when I learned about it from the PSI people in December last year. So, I am not really sure how it has been received.
I can't remember the exact cost but they definitely take a great deal into account when determining what an affordable price would be for their products. I remember thinking it was a price that would be within reach for most- along the same lines as basic medicines. I'm going back to Jeremie in a few weeks so let me know if you'd like any other info. I could also put you in touch with my contacts at PSI in Port au Prince if you have more specific questions or perhaps want to do a blog on it to spread the word! Keep up the great work, I find the info you guys are putting out there both very interesting and useful!

Given the negative impact, iron deficiency anemia has on pregnant mothers and childen I am really happy to hear that PSI is marketing babyfer in Haiti. How has the powder been received? How much does it cost? I would be interested to learn more. Thanks!

PSI is now distributing Babyfer-- a micronutrient powder portioned in daily sachets, sold in boxes of about 30. If I remember correctly, it is meant for children under the age of 2. I have photos of the packaging if you're interested. It is sold at all the pharmacies that carry other PSI products.