12 Questions
Iron in which form is found in both animal and plant foods?
Non-heme Iron
Which type of iron is strongly influenced by meal composition for absorption?
Non-heme Iron
What enhances the absorption of non-heme iron?
Acidic condition
What is the main function of heme iron?
Carry oxygen in blood
Where is non-heme iron NOT found?
In animal flesh only
Which factor does NOT enhance the absorption of non-heme iron?
Vitamin A
Which factor present in meat, fish, and poultry promotes the absorption of non-heme iron?
MFP factor
What factor reduces iron absorption due to inadequate gastric HCl?
MFP factor
Which food source is a very poor source of iron according to the text?
Milk & dairy products
What is a leading cause of iron toxicity in small children?
Ingestion of iron supplements
Which symptoms indicate iron deficiency according to the text?
Fatigue & breathlessness with exertion
What condition results from a severe depletion of iron stores?
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Learn about the two oxidation states of iron and its various functions in the body, including its role in hemoglobin, enzymes, electron carriers, and energy metabolism.
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