"Anemia" is described as a group of conditions that result from an inability of erythropoietin tissues to maintain normal
hemoglobin concentration on an account of inadequate supply of one or more nutrients leading to a reduction in the total circulating
hemoglobin. It can occur due to poor vegetarian diet, malabsorption of iron, hookworm infections, excessive blood loss, menstruation
and childbirth. The adverse effects of anemia include low birth weight, reduced immune-competence, poor cognitive development,
behavioral complications, reduced work capacity, and maternal mortality. Serum ferritin is the most sensitive and preferred initial
diagnostic test for IDA. Dietary diversification, supplementation, and fortification of staple foods and nutrition education, are the best
tool to combat iron deficiency anemia.