How Can I Tell if My Children or I are Low in Iron or Anemic?

If you suspect anemia, look for these signs:
Paleness (especially noticeable in the face and earlobes of infants and children; in the palms and nail beds of adults)

• Weakness
• Fatigue
• Shortness of breath
• Irritability
• Difficulty concentrating
• Increased susceptibility to infections
• Intolerance of cold temperatures
• Constipation
• Brittle, flat, thin fingernails