Iron

Question 1

What are the types of iron?

Answer 1

Haem iron (ferrous) and Non Haem-iron (FerriC - Fix with vit C)

Question 2

What is haem iron?

Answer 2

Easily absorbed by the body.

Example sources: Offal, red meat

Question 3

What is non haem iron?

Answer 3

Not easily absorbed; must be changed to haem iron before the body can absorb it.

Example sources: pulses and eggs

Question 4

What are the functions of iron?

Answer 4

Makes haemoglobin in RBCs
Makes myoglobin transports oxygen to muscle

Question 5

What is an effect of iron deficiency?

Answer 5

Anemia

Question 6

What is the RDA of iron for kids?

Answer 6

10mg.

Question 7

What is the RDA of iron for teens?

Answer 7

14mg.

Question 8

What helps iron absorption?

Answer 8

Vit C
hydrochloric acid

Question 9

What hinders iron absorption?

Answer 9

Phytic acid in Wholegrains
Oxalic acid in rhubarb
Tannins in tea and coffee Phytic