Iron by Clare Dix https://padlet.com/clare_dix/iron en-us 2019-04-01 01:40:09 UTC 2019-04-01 23:57:10 UTC hello@padlet.com Population Groups: https://padlet.com/clare_dix/iron/wish/347032871 - Infants (7-12 months): 11mg 
- 1-3yo child: 9mg 
- 4-8 yo child: 10mg 
- 9-13 yo child: 8mg 
- Boys 14-18: 11mg
- Girls 14-18: 15mg 
- Men 19+: 8mg
- Women 19-50: 18mg
- Women 51+: 8mg 
- Pregnant women: 27mg 
- Lactating women: 9mg]]> 2019-04-01 06:17:38 UTC https://padlet.com/clare_dix/iron/wish/347032871 - RDI: recommended daily intake, amount of dietary iron required to meet the needs of the general population https://padlet.com/clare_dix/iron/wish/347032961 2019-04-01 06:18:09 UTC https://padlet.com/clare_dix/iron/wish/347032961 Reduced Red Blood Cell Production https://padlet.com/clare_dix/iron/wish/347033016 Iron is used to maintain normal red blood cell production. 
Decrease circulating iron = compromised red blood cell production.
Total depletion of circulating iron results in iron-deficient anaemia.]]> 2019-04-01 06:18:33 UTC https://padlet.com/clare_dix/iron/wish/347033016 Best animal sources of iron are; Lean beef, Organ meat, Shellfish (Oysters, mussels etc.), Chicken and Turkey. https://padlet.com/clare_dix/iron/wish/347033154 2019-04-01 06:19:31 UTC https://padlet.com/clare_dix/iron/wish/347033154 Plant sources rich in iron; Beans, lentils and other legumes, Tofu, Baked Potatoes, Cashews, Dark green leafy vegetables such as Spinach, Pumpkin Seeds, Fortified breakfast cereals, Whole grain and Enriched breads. https://padlet.com/clare_dix/iron/wish/347033296 2019-04-01 06:20:38 UTC https://padlet.com/clare_dix/iron/wish/347033296 Oxygen Transport https://padlet.com/clare_dix/iron/wish/347033633 Red blood cells contain haemoglobin, a complex protein that carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body. Haemoglobin is partly made from iron, and accounts for about two thirds of the body’s iron.]]> 2019-04-01 06:22:52 UTC https://padlet.com/clare_dix/iron/wish/347033633 Myoglobin https://padlet.com/clare_dix/iron/wish/347033703 A special protein that helps store oxygen in muscle cells. Myoglobin contains iron and is responsible for the red colour of muscle.]]> 2019-04-01 06:23:18 UTC https://padlet.com/clare_dix/iron/wish/347033703 Enzymes https://padlet.com/clare_dix/iron/wish/347033794 Many enzymes throughout the body contain iron, including those involved in energy production. Enzymes are catalysts (increase rate of chemical reaction) that drive many cell functions.]]> 2019-04-01 06:23:52 UTC https://padlet.com/clare_dix/iron/wish/347033794 Symptoms: https://padlet.com/clare_dix/iron/wish/347033800 - Fatigue
- Headaches 
- Lethargy 
- Pale appearance
- Poor resistance to cold]]> 2019-04-01 06:23:55 UTC https://padlet.com/clare_dix/iron/wish/347033800 Immune System https://padlet.com/clare_dix/iron/wish/347033851 Proper functioning of the immune system relies, in part, on sufficient iron. The immune system helps us fight infection]]> 2019-04-01 06:24:16 UTC https://padlet.com/clare_dix/iron/wish/347033851 https://padlet.com/clare_dix/iron/wish/347420880 There are two forms of dietary iron: haem iron (found in red meats) and  non-haem iron (commonly found in plant sources). ]]> 2019-04-01 23:49:04 UTC https://padlet.com/clare_dix/iron/wish/347420880 Haem Iron https://padlet.com/clare_dix/iron/wish/347421096 Is better absorbed (25% of dietary haem iron). 

It is also better protected from other constituents that can influence absorption such as phytates and polyphenols that are found in plant based food.]]> 2019-04-01 23:50:42 UTC https://padlet.com/clare_dix/iron/wish/347421096 Non-Haem Iron https://padlet.com/clare_dix/iron/wish/347421420 Only 17% of dietary non-haem iron is absorbed.

Non-haem iron absorption can be increased by consuming vitamin C which reduces iron form ferric (Fe3+) state to the ferrous (Fe2+). 

Vitamin C can also chelate the iron keeping it in a soluble form and protecting it from absorption inhibitors. ]]> 2019-04-01 23:53:06 UTC https://padlet.com/clare_dix/iron/wish/347421420