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Iron deficiency anemia is the most nutrition problem in teenager period. One possible strategy to prevent iron deficiency anemia in this group is the fortification of favorite food as candy. So, this study was designed to know the effect of iron and vitamin C fortified candies on the iron status of teenager aged 10-16 y. The female teenager were randomly assigned to 3 treatment groups: A fortified group with iron (n = 20), fortified group with vitamin C (n = 20) and a control group (n = 20). Candy was given to the teenager every day for 12 wk, 5g (1 piece).

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