Iron Flashcards
1
Q
What dose iron make in the Body
A
Haemoglobin in red blood cells and it carries oxygen around the body
Prevents tiredness and anima
2
Q
Sources of iron
A
Read meat,liver,kidney
Fortified breakfast cereals
Green leafy veg
Died fruit
Pulses
3
Q
What are the effects of too much iron
A
Short term - body is able to make red blood cells so skin is correct colour (not pale) you won’t be tired.
4
Q
What are the effects of too little iron
A
Short term - tiredness, pale skin, breathlessness as there isn’t enough iron to form haemoglobin. Haemoglobin transports oxygen around the body for cells to use for energy.Long term - anaemia as there isn’t enough iron to form red blood cells
5
Q
What is needed for the absorption of iron
A
Vitamin C
