Vitamins and minerals Flashcards
1
Q
What is iron needed for?
A
Haemoglobin and red blood cells, these carry oxygen.
2
Q
What is iron needed to prevent and what are the symptoms of the deficiency it prevents.
A
Iron is needed to prevent anaemia which makes you feel tired and look pale
3
Q
Where is haem iron normally found
A
Animal foods(eggs are an exception)
4
Q
Where are non-haem irons sometimes found in
A
Plant foods
5
Q
How does non-haem Iron have to be eaten with for the body to absorb it
A
Vitamin C
6
Q
Name three sources of non-haem iron
A
You could of had Eggs Nuts Fortified breakfast cereals Dark green leafy vegetables Dried fruit
7
Q
Name three sources of haem irons
A
You could of had: Beef Poultry Fish Liver Pork
