what is iron Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
what is iron
A
forms the ‘haem’ of haemoglobin which is the oxygen carrying component of blood
2
Q
what happens if someone doesn’t have enough iron
A
if someone lacks a sufficent amount of iron they may develop anemia
3
Q
what are food sources of iron
A
lean red meat
tofu
bread
fish
eggs
