Iron

Question 1

Stages 1 of iron

Answer 1

Iron depletion and low iron supply to bone marrow and spleen <35 ug/L ( Peeling et al, 2007)

Question 2

Stage 2 iron

Answer 2

Iron deficit erythropoises which means iron supply to the erythroid marrow is depleted below <20ug/L (Peeling et al, 2007)

Question 3

Stage 3

Answer 3

This is process of iron anaemia where the supply of haemoglobin is depleted and falls below <12ug/L (Peeling et al,2007)

Question 4

What is iron a functional component of?

Answer 4

Haemoglobin and myoglobin And is essential for the delivery of oxygen to body tissue. Low iron comprises the immune system

Question 5

Recommendations

Answer 5

Consume haem food ( meat) in main meals 3-4 times a week and
Eat fortified bread and cereal
Take supplements (80-100mcg/d)
Avoid coffee and and wine as this can parent iron absorption