Iron Flashcards
1
Q
Iron is needed to form what
A
Haemoglobin
2
Q
What does haemoglobin give healthy red blood cells?
A
Their colour
3
Q
What does red blood cells carry around the body
A
Oxygen
4
Q
What does iron help prevent
A
Anaemia
5
Q
Symptoms of anaemia
A
Tiredness and looking pale
6
Q
Where is haem iron found
A
Animal foods
7
Q
Where is non-haem iron found
A
Plant foods
8
Q
3 sources of haem iron
A
Beef
Poultry
Fish
9
Q
3 sources of non-haem iron
A
Eggs
Nuts
Dried fruit
