Iron/Anemia Flashcards
1
Q
Defintion of Iron Deficiency Anaemia
A
Inability to form healthy RBC’s due to iron losses (Blood Loss), or lack in dietary iron
2
Q
Symptoms of Iron Deficiency Anaemia
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Chronic Fatigue
Increased workload on heart
Impaired physical/mental performance
3
Q
Examples of Iron loss:
A
Intestinal Bleeding/Blood loss during pregnancy
4
Q
What is Heme Iron?
A
Flesh foods (Ferrous)
5
Q
What is Non-Heme Iron?
A
Plant foods (Ferric)
6
Q
What decreases Iron Absorption?
A
Unleavened Breads
Black Tea and Coffee
Red Wine
7
Q
What Vitamen increased Ferrious ion?
A
Vitamen C
8
Q
What groups are at risk on Anemia?
A
Infants, Children, Pregnant and Lactating Women
