Iron Flashcards
1
Q
What does haemoglobin do?
A
gives healthy red blood their colour
2
Q
What does the red blood cells do?
A
Carry oxygen around body to help release energy
3
Q
What does iron prevent?
A
Anaemia - makes you feel tired and look pale
4
Q
What are the two different types of iron sources and where are they found?
A
Haem iron - similar to iron in blood so easy to adsorb. Found in animal foods (eggs an exception)
Non haem iron - can’t be absorbed by body unless eaten with food contains vitamin C. Found in SOME plant foods.
5
Q
What are some good sources of Haem iron?
A
- Beef
- Lamb
- Poultry
- Fish
- Pork
6
Q
What are some good non haem iron sources?
A
- Pulses (peas, beans and lentils)
- Bread
- Fortified cereal
- Eggs
- dark green leafy veg (e.g. Broccoli)
- dried fruit (e.g. Raisins)
7
Q
What is iron needed for?
A
To form haemoglobin
