Medical Nutrition Therapy for Anemia Classification
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What is the best way to improve the absorption of oral iron salts?

  • Taking them with milk
  • Taking them with meals
  • Taking them with tea or coffee
  • Taking them on an empty stomach (correct)

    • Which nutrient should be included at every meal to increase absorbable iron in the diet?

  • Vitamin C (correct)
  • Vitamin B12
  • Vitamin D
  • Vitamin E

    • What is the primary cause of megaloblastic anemias?

  • Iron deficiency
  • Folic acid or vitamin B12 deficiency (correct)
  • Copper deficiency
  • Protein-energy malnutrition

    • What is the usual cause of pernicious anemia?

    <p>Lack of intrinsic factor (IF)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can cause folic acid deficiency in individuals?

    <p>Inadequate intake</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of anemia?

    <p>A deficiency in the size or number of red blood cells or amount of hemoglobin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'MCV' stand for in the classification of anemia based on cell size?

    <p>Mean Corpuscular Volume</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of erythrocytes in iron deficiency anemia?

    <p>Production of small (microcytic) erythrocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the causes of iron deficiency anemia?

    <p>Inadequate absorption (animal source)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is anemia classified based on hemoglobin content?

    <p>Normochromic (normal color)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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