Iron Deficiency Anaemia

Question 1

Give three symptoms of iron deficiency anaemia

Answer 1

Weakness
Pale skin
Dizziness

Question 2

What are the two types of iron and what differentiates them

Answer 2

Haem iron is found in animal products and is readily absorbed by the body
Non haem iron is found in plant products and needs vitamin c to be absorbed by the body

Question 3

Give three sources of heam iron

Answer 3

Fish
Poultry
Red meat

Question 4

Give three sources of non haem iron

Answer 4

Pulses
Green leafy veg
Dried fruit

Question 5

Give the four substances found in food that leads to poor iron absorption

Answer 5

Phytates found in whole grain cereals
Tannins found in tea
Oxolates
Phosphates

Question 6

Give reasons a pregnant woman needs more iron in their diet

Answer 6

The foetus needs iron to develop its own blood system and build up iron stores in the liver

Question 7

Gives reasons why menstruation can lead to anaemia

Answer 7

Iron that’s lost can’t be replaced by what is eaten

Question 8

Give reasons why infants need more iron

Answer 8

Milk does not provide sufficient iron so they should be given it once they start with weaning

Question 9

Give reasons as to why children aged 1-3 can be anaemic

Answer 9

They are off formula milk which is fortified with iron so they switch to cows milk which is low in iron

Question 10

Give reasons to why children and adolescents are prone to anaemia

Answer 10

Rapid periods of growth can deplete iron stores and they might also skip breakfast