# data[].attributes.body
Iron is a mineral that the body

needs for growth and development.

It is primarily involved in the transfer of

oxygen from the lungs to tissues.

Food sources
Beans and lentils
Dried fruits
Tofu
Prune juice
Dark Chocolate
Oysters

Deficiency may cause
Weakness
Pale Skin
Chest Pain
Cold hands and feet
Brittle nails
Headache, dizziness

Current research

In the last few years, research
showed that women and children
have low iron deficiency

Resources-
https://www.cuimc.columbia.edu/news/are-we-underestimating-prevalence-iron-deficiency

https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/iron/