FNDH 700 Final | 100% Correct | Verified | 2024 Version

The only nutrient deficiency that is also prevalent in Industrialized counties - Iron Iron deficiency's effect on Transferrin - increases transferrin synthesis and total iron binding capacity Physical symptoms in severe IDA - Reduced work capacity and breathlessness on exertion What exacerbates anemia - Infectious diseases such as malaria and worm infections What interferes with iron absorption? - Phytates, this is an issue in lower income countries as most of the iron consumed is plant based that also has phytates Why do women absorb more iron? - Because they have lower stores Sources of nonheme iron - Dark leafy greens What enhances iron absorption? - Protein and ascorbic acid Primary use of stored iron? - Production of hemoglobin Full-term infants are iron stores - Born with substantial iron stores that will last about 6 months (preterm or LBW, only 2-3 months). This is when iron rich complementary foods should be introduced Why is more iron required during periods of growth? - As the blood volume expands, the iron requirement grows. It can be difficult to maintain this positive balance