Iron Deficiency Anemia: Complications and Treatment
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What is the most common nutritional deficiency in the world?

  • Calcium deficiency
  • Vitamin C deficiency
  • Protein deficiency
  • Iron deficiency (correct)

    • What is the characteristic of red blood cells in iron deficiency anemia?

  • Variable in size
  • Larger than normal
  • Smaller than normal (correct)
  • Normal in size

    • At what age is iron deficiency anemia most common?

  • Between 6 and 12 months
  • Between 2 and 5 years
  • Between 9 and 24 months (correct)
  • Between 0 and 6 months

    • What is the term used to describe the type of anemia in iron deficiency?

    <p>Hypochromic, microcytic (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of iron deficiency on hemoglobin production?

    <p>Decreases hemoglobin production (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main cause of iron deficiency anemia?

    <p>Insufficient iron intake (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How common is iron deficiency anemia worldwide?

    <p>Affects nearly one third of the world’s population (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the number of red blood cells in iron deficiency anemia?

    <p>Microcytosis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main consequence of iron deficiency anemia?

    <p>Impaired cognitive function (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the nutrient that is deficient in iron deficiency anemia?

    <p>Iron (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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