Signs of iron or zinc deficiency?

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Hi, all.

What are the signs of an iron or zinc deficiency? I think my son is

deficient in iron (we are running a blood test now). He is extremely

pale, tired, and a little whiney. He also gets no iron in his

multivitamin (despite my pleas to our nutritionist). He gets zinc

picolinate in his multivitamin.

Also, if he is deficient, does anyone have a good iron supplement

they use that is pure and absorbable?

Thanks.

Liz