IRON Flashcards
1
Q
WHAT ARE THE TWO TYPES OF IRON?
A
HEME….found in animal products: meat, poultry, and fish. Despite being only 10-15 percent of the iron found in food, it makes up about one-third of what we absorb.
NON-HEME….found in plants, dairy and some meats. Unlike heme iron, nonhdme iron absorption is greatly influenced by food components in the same meal.
2
Q
HOW CAN YOU ENHANCE NON-HEME IRON ABSORPTION?
A
VITAMIN C AND OTHER ACIDS, AS WELL AS SOUCES OF HEME IRON
3
Q
WHAT IS HEME IRON INHIBITED BY?
A
PHYTIC ACID
POLYPHENOLS
SOY PROTEIN
4
Q
WHAT IS THE RDA FOR IRON?
A
GENERAL HEALTH: 8MG
MENSTRUATING WOMEN: 18MG
PREGNANT WOMEN: 27MG
