FUNCTIONS OF IRON
This nutrient’s main job is helping the body make healthy red blood cells.
What is Iron?
This type of iron is found in animal foods and is absorbed easily.
What is haem iron?
This popular Jamaican leafy green is a strong plant source of iron.
What is callaloo?
Feeling unusually tired can be a sign of this iron-related condition.
What is anaemia?
Iron helps this protein carry oxygen throughout the body.
What is haemoglobin?
This type of iron is found in plants and is absorbed less easily.
What is non-haem iron?
This organ meat is one of the richest sources of iron.
What is liver?
Iron deficiency causes your blood to have reduced levels of this oxygen-carrying protein.
What is haemoglobin?
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Liver, beef, and chicken are examples of foods containing this type of iron.
What is haem iron?
This red legume used in rice and peas contains iron.
What are red kidney beans/red peas?
This group, especially during growth spurts, is at higher risk for iron deficiency.
Who are teenage girls?
Iron helps your body produce energy, especially during this daily activity.
What is physical activity/exercise?
Callaloo, beans, and lentils contain this type of iron.
What is non-haem iron?
These small fish in a tin provide both iron and calcium.
What are sardines?
Pale skin and dizziness are symptoms of low levels of this mineral.
What is iron?
Iron is needed for the growth and development of this age group.
Who are children/teenagers?
Vitamin C helps increase the absorption of this iron type.
What is non-haem iron?
This orange or yellow vegetable contains Vitamin C that boosts iron absorption.
What is sweet pepper/pumpkin?
Anaemia makes this organ work harder to pump oxygen through the body.
What is the heart?