Having less than the normal number of red blood cells or less than the normal quantity of hemoglobin in the blood.
What is the meaning of anemia?
100
What is one cause of anemia?
What is blood loss, lack of red blood cell production, high rate of red blood cell destruction?
100
What are three symptoms of iron deficiency anemia?
What is fatigue, leg cramps, cold intolerance, craving ice, reduced resistance to infection, trouble concentrating, altered behavior, and dysphagia with solid foods?
100
What is the most common and efficient way to treat iron deficient anemia?
What is eating a variety of foods high in iron including leafy greens, fruits, and meats?
100
What does a test for anemia look for?
What is low blood count?
200
The liver is nutritionally a _________ that provides high levels of iron.
What is the key organ?
200
Name two iron rich foods.
What is oysters, beef, liver, prunes, clams, walnuts, shrimp, green peas, potatoes, chick peas, lima beans, kidney beans, turkey, roast beef, peanuts, and eggs?
200
What is the first symptom an athlete would most likely notice?
What is a decline in performance?
200
What type of drinks may lead to your body not absorbing as much iron from your foods during meals?
What is black or pekoe tea?
200
What is a vegetable that is high in iron?
What is broccoli?
300
A category of anemia resulting from the decreased production of erythrocytes by the bone marrow.
What is iron deficiency anemia?
300
What is the daily iron needed for women?
What is 18 milligrams?
300
What is a syndrome associated with chronic iron deficiency anemia?
What is Vinson syndrome?
300
What is the vitamin that assists in the absorption process of iron?
What is vitamin C?
300
Which type of common beverage is to be avoided for infants younger than 1 year of age to prevent iron deficiency?`
What is cows's milk?
400
When bone marrow iron stores are rapidly depleted.
What is iron deficiency anemia?
400
The term "gravida" is another name for this cause of iron deficiency anemia in humans.
What is pregnancy?
400
What is Pica?
What is an eating disorder in pregnant women and children, or a symptom of a disease (anemia) that causes cravings of substances other than food?
400
Name one oral medication that can assist with the treatment of iron deficiency anemia?
What is ferrous sulfate (Feosol), ferrous fumarate (Femiron), or ferrous gluconate (Fergon), or a combination of iron and ascorbic acid?
400
One and five people in this group have iron-deficiency anemia.
Who are women?
500
This component of heme is necessary for optimal oxygen delivery and is impaired with the loss of blood.
What is iron?
500
What are three possible causes of iron deficiency anemia?
What is Blood loss secondary to G.I. bleeding or from heavy menses, hemorrhage from trauma, gastrointestinal ulcers, and malignant tumors?
500
What are some physical findings of iron deficiency anemia?
What is:
- inflammed, red swolen, smooth, shiny tender tongue (glossitis)
- Eroded, tender, swollen corners of the mouth (angular stomatitis)
- Spoon-shaped, brittle nails
- Tachycardia
- Pallor (most common)
500
What is one I.M or I.V. that can be administered for severe noncompliance or malabsorption or if ongoing losses exceed absorption ability?
What is parenteral iron?
500
What are two ways to prevent iron-deficiency anemia other than consuming food?
What is taking supplements and cooking in iron skillets?