| AA | ascorbic acid |
| AGP | α-1-acid glycoprotein |
| CF | complementary food |
| CRP | C-reactive protein |
| FAO | Food and Agriculture Organization |
| Fe | iron |
| FeFum | ferrous fumarate |
| FePP | ferric pyrophosphate |
| Hb | hemoglobin |
| HDSS | health and demographic surveillance system |
| ID | iron deficiency |
| IDA | iron deficiency anemia |
| IPT | intermittent preventive treatment |
| NaFeEDTA | sodium iron ethylenediaminetetraacetate |
| PA | phytic acid |
| PF | plasma ferritin |
| RNI | reference nutrient intake |
| WHO | World Health Organization |