Iron Defiency Anaemia

Question 1

Function of iron

Answer 1

Iron is required for the formation of haemoglobin which is responsible for transporting oxygen around the body in red blood cells

Question 2

Symptoms of anaemia

Answer 2

Weakness, headaches, dizziness, palpitations, lack of concentration and lethargy

Question 3

Absorbed animal food sources of iron

Answer 3

Liver, black pudding, kidney and red meat

Question 4

Absorbed plant food sources of iron

Answer 4

Beans, dried fruit, nuts and whole grains

Question 5

Sources of vitamin C

Answer 5

Blackcurrant, green leafy vegetables, citrus fruits and carrots

Question 6

How much iron do teenage girls and boys need a day

Answer 6

Teenage girls need 14.8mg
Teenage boys need 11.3mg