Iron Flashcards

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Iron

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Iron is needed to prevent anaemia
formation haemoglobin
transports oxygen around the body

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Haem iron

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comes from animal source
easily absorbed by the body
red meat liver fish eggs

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Non haem iron

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comes from plant source difficult to absorb it needs vitamin C for absorption

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