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Iron
A symbol
of strength and durability, iron is also necessary for human
endurance - and is most notably an essential part of producing
hemoglobin in the bloodstream.
A widespread
condition in children, anemia
is the condition brought by a loss of iron caused by quick
growth spurts - when iron supplements are usually prescribed.
Here's further information about anemia, dietary recommendations
for both kids and active adults, and more solid facts about
iron from around the Web...
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Iron
Fast Facts
Foods:
Red meat, fish, poultry,
eggs, whole grains, corn, green
leafy vegetables.
What
it's good for: production
of hemoglobin in blood & myoglobin
in muscle
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MedlinePlus
Medical Encyclopedia: Iron in Diet
- Clear, concise description of its function, symptoms of
iron deficiency, anemia and those most at risk, including
young children and pregnant or postpartum women, good food
sources, USDA recommendations.
Australian
Iron Status Advisory Panel
- The public health organization with facts and information
on iron deficiency in adults and children, related blood testing,
effects of deficiency and overdose, treatment options, with
tips on diet and supplements.
Iron
Fact Sheet - An explanation of how iron works, extensive
list of sources of natural and iron-enriched foods, with advice
on cooking for minimal iron loss.
Iron-Deficiency
Anemia-Blood Diseases & Disorders - A brief definition
with its causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, an explanation
of how the body processes iron, and a list of foods by serving
size and iron content, from the University of Maryland Medicine.
Iron-Deficiency
Anemia - More from kidshealth.org targeted to parents
on causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, with
basic recommendations on prevention.
MayoClinic.com
- Iron deficiency anemia - An online guide over several
pages with facts and information on signs and symptoms, causes,
risk factors, when to seek medical advice, screening and diagnosis,
complications, treatment and prevention.
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