Optimizing Iron Status While Minimizing Morbidity in HIV-infected Ugandan Children

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Confirmed diagnosis of HIV (based JCRC clinic records); 2. On Highly Active Antiretroviral Treatment (HAART) for ≥ 6 months 3. Age 6 months - 12 years at the time of screening 4. Hemoglobin 9 - \<11 g/dL (6-59 mo); hemoglobin 9 - \< 11.5 g/dL (5 -12 years)by CBC at time of screening Exclusion Criteria: 1. Acute illness or current opportunistic infection 2. Temperature \>= 38.0°C at the time of screening 3. Known sickle cell disease 4. Acute malnutrition (bilateral pitting edema or extreme wasting) 5. Any chronic illness requiring regular medical attention 6. Residence \> 50 km from JCRC hospital 7. Non-English or Luganda speaking 8. Currently taking iron supplements