DIETS FOR MEDICAL CONDITION: IRON-RICH DIET

Question 1

PURPOSE OF AN IRON-RICH DIET

Answer 1

– Increase Iron intake

Question 2

INDICATION OF AN IRON-RICH DIET

Answer 2

– Iron deficiency anaemia
– PICA
– HIV/AIDS
– Pregnancy and breast feeding

Question 3

CONTRA-INDICATION OF AN IRON RICH DIET

Answer 3

– Men, and at risk for Iron overload

Question 4

ADDITIONAL NOTES FOR IMPLICATION:

Answer 4

– Increase Vitamin C
– Not with tea
– Iron helps carry oxygen throughout your body. If you are not eating enough iron-rich foods in your diet, you may feel tired and run-down

Question 5

HOW MUCH IRON DO I NEED:

A) WOMEN (19-50Y)
B) PREGNANT WOMEN (19-50Y)
C) BREASTFEEDING
D) OLDER WOMEN (>51Y)
E) MEN (>19Y)

Answer 5

A) 18 mg iron per day
B) 27 mg if pregnant
C) 9 mg if breastfeeding
D) 8 mg iron per day
E) 8 mg iron per day

Question 6

FOODS THAT CONTAIN IRON THAT IS ALLOWED IN THE DIET

Answer 6

– Iron from meat, fish, and poultry is better absorbed than iron from plants.
– Include foods high in vitamin C such as citrus juice and fruits, melons, dark-green leafy vegetables, and potatoes with your meals.
– Eat enriched or fortified grain products.
– Some cereals contain 18 mg iron per serving (eg, Total, 100% bran flakes, Grapenuts, and Product 19). Having ¾ cup of your preference will ensure your daily iron intake.

Question 7

FOODS TO AVOID IN THE DIET

Answer 7

– Limit coffee and tea at mealtimes so as not to decrease iron absorption