Iron Flashcards

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1
Q

Why do we need iron

A

To make haemoglobin to carry oxygen around the body

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2
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What helps to absorb iron

A

Vitamin C

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3
Q

Good sources of iron?

A

Red meat, green leafy vegetables, egg yolk

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4
Q

Deficiency of iron

A

Anaemia
Weakness
Pale complexion

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5
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Excess of iron

A

Poisonous to the body

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