anemia nutrition

Question 1

iron-rich foods

Answer 1

• 23.8 mg: clams, 3 oz cooked
• 1-16 mg: fortified cereal, 1 c
• 13.2 mg: tofu, 0.5 c firm
• 11.2 mg: clams, 0.25 c canned
• 5.3 mg: beef liver, fried, 3 oz
• 5.0 mg: molasses, black strap, 1 Tbsp
• 5.0 mg: baked beans, 1 c
• 3.8 mg: oysters, cooked, 1 oz
• 2.9 mg: sirloin, 3 oz
• 2.8 mg: baked potato with skin
• 2.6 mg: shrimp, 3 oz
• 1.8 mg: black beans, boiled, 0.5 c
• 1.6 mg: chickpeas, canned, 0.5 c
• 0.9 mg: turkey breast, 3 oz
• 0.9 mg: whole wheat bread, 1 slice
• 0.9 mg: chicken breast, skinless

Question 2

importance of folic acid and B₁₂

Answer 2

• both needed for body fxn and normal growth
• deficiency causes megaloblastic anemia

Question 3

causes of folic acid deficiency

Answer 3

• poor diet
• poor absorption
• ↑ need: growth or pregnancy
• some meds
• some dz
• alcoholism
• oral contraceptives

Question 4

s/sx of folic acid defiency

Answer 4

• poor growth
• smooth, red and painful tongue
• GI problems: diarrhea, constipation
• no appetite
• fatigue

Question 5

folic acid-rich foods

Answer 5

• meat
  
  • liver
  • chicken giblets
  • kidney
  • egg yolk
• legums
  
  • dried beans
  • split peas
  • soya products
  • almonds
  • nuts
• starches
  
  • whole grain bread
  • wheat flour
  • potato
  • sweet potato
• fruits/vegetables
  
  • spinach
  • beets
  • brussels sprouts
  • broccoli
  • cabbage
  • asparagus
  • bananas
  • oranges
  • peaches

Question 6

avoiding folic acid deficiency

Answer 6

• include folid acid-rich foods in diet
• eat fruits and vegetables raw when possible
• avoid alcohol
• take supplement, eat more folic-acid rich foods if pregnant

Question 7

causes of B₁₂ deficiency

Answer 7

• diet with no meat or animal products
• poor absorption
• some dz
• GI surgery
• oral contraceptives
• smoking

Question 8

s/sx of B₁₂ deficiency

Answer 8

• nerve damage
• numbness and/or tingling in hands and feet
• weakness in legs
• pale skin
• poor memory
• poor muscle coordination

Question 9

B₁₂-right foods

Answer 9

• liver
• beef
• mutton
• chicken
• pork/ham
• fish
• whole egg
• milk
• cheese
• yorgurt

Question 10

avoiding B₁₂ deficiency

Answer 10

• eat more high-B₁₂ foods, especially liver
• supplements for vegans