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What is the definition of nutritional anemia?
What is the definition of nutritional anemia?
What is the normal hemoglobin concentration in children aged 6 months to 6 years?
What is the normal hemoglobin concentration in children aged 6 months to 6 years?
Which age group has the highest normal hemoglobin concentration?
Which age group has the highest normal hemoglobin concentration?
Which of the following is NOT a common nutritional deficiency associated with anemia?
Which of the following is NOT a common nutritional deficiency associated with anemia?
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What is the normal hemoglobin concentration for pregnant women?
What is the normal hemoglobin concentration for pregnant women?
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Study Notes
Nutritional Anemia Definition
- Nutritional anemia is a condition where the concentration of hemoglobin (Hg) falls below normal levels.
Hemoglobin Levels by Age and Sex
- Children (6 months to 6 years): Hemoglobin level should be 11 gm/100ml of blood.
- Children (6 to 13 years): Hemoglobin level should be 12 gm/100ml.
- Adult men: Hemoglobin level should be 13 gm/100ml.
- Adult women: Hemoglobin level should be 12 gm/100ml.
- Pregnant women: Hemoglobin level should be 11 gm/100ml.
Common Nutritional Deficiencies
- Nutritional anemia is often caused by deficiencies in iron, vitamin B12, vitamin C, and folic acid.
- This is the most prevalent nutritional deficiency.
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This quiz covers the definition of nutritional anemia, including the normal hemoglobin levels by age and sex. It also explores common nutritional deficiencies associated with anemia, emphasizing the importance of iron, vitamin B12, vitamin C, and folic acid. Test your knowledge on this prevalent condition and its implications.
