Iron Treatment for Young Children With Non-anemic Iron Deficiency

6 mg elemental iron/kg/day (0.4 ml/kg/day) in 2 or 3 divided doses (at the discretion of prescribing study doctor) for four months plus dietary counseling

0.4 ml/kg/day in 2 or 3 divided doses (at the discretion of prescribing study doctor) for four months plus dietary counseling

Dietary counseling will include written recommendations regarding maximum daily cow's milk intake, varied solid food intake including high iron containing foods, and avoidance of foods which reduce iron absorption.