Iron Flashcards
1
Q
List iron food sources
A
Nuts, dried fruit, wholemeals
2
Q
Define haem iron
A
More readily absorbed by the body
3
Q
Define non haeme iron
A
Less easily absorbed by the body
4
Q
List examples of haeme iron
A
Red meat, poultry and fish
5
Q
List examples of non haeme iron
A
Legumes, fortified cereals and leafy greens
6
Q
4 main functions of iron in the body
A
Oxygen transport
Energy production
Immune function
DNA synthesis
