| iron deficiency anemia |
Anemia that occurs after the body has been low in iron or lost a lot of blood (such as in women who have heavy menstrual periods). Iron deficiency is often related to an inadequate diet. Iron is found in meat and poultry, egg yolks, and, to a lesser extent, green leafy vegetables; dried fruits, beans, and peas; and whole grain and enriched cereals and breads. Vitamin C helps the body absorb iron. ...
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| iron |
A mineral essential to the formation of hemoglobin and myoglobin (which carries oxygen in the blood and muscles, respectively). A part of several proteins and enzymes in the body.
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| iron deficiency |
Not enough iron in the body, resulting in impaired bone marrow and muscle function. Iron deficiency can lead to iron deficiency anemia because iron is necessary to make hemoglobin, the oxygen-carrying part of red blood cells. Iron deficiency is most common in premature infants, infants and young children who are fed cow's milk or iron-poor formula, menstruating women, and pregnant women.
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| iron |
Iron is a metal that is naturally found underground and mined. Iron is also released to the environment by human activities. Iron is silvery in colour but rusts easily and turns orange when exposed to air and water. It is the most widely used of all the metals. People must include small amounts of iron in their diets to stay healthy.
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| iron |
Combines with protein to form haemoglobin which carries oxygen to all body tissues and takes back carbon dioxide to the lungs. Some iron (from animal sources) is better absorbed than iron from plant sources. A lack of iron is the most common nutritional deficiency in the world. The first signs of iron deficiency are a washed-out feeling, weakness, fatigue and a decreased ability for physical activity. ...
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