Iron by https://padlet.com/st171991/gqfz10fvnwvh by Julia and Kayla en-us 2018-09-17 01:16:12 UTC 2025-11-19 20:25:44 UTC hello@padlet.com What is iron? st171991 https://padlet.com/st171991/gqfz10fvnwvh/wish/282071572 Iron is an essential mineral that your body requires to function properly. We receive iron through the foods we eat]]> 2018-09-17 01:27:32 UTC https://padlet.com/st171991/gqfz10fvnwvh/wish/282071572 Recommended daily intake (RDA) st171991 https://padlet.com/st171991/gqfz10fvnwvh/wish/282072517 Gender/Age            RDA
Children 1-3            7 mg
Children 4-8           10 mg
Children 9-13          8 mg
Males/14-18           11 mg
Females/14-18       15 mg
Males/19+               8 mg
Females/19-50       18 mg
Females/51+           8 mg]]> 2018-09-17 01:29:34 UTC https://padlet.com/st171991/gqfz10fvnwvh/wish/282072517 Function of Iron st171991 https://padlet.com/st171991/gqfz10fvnwvh/wish/282072819 The main function of iron is to carry oxygen in the red blood throughout the body so cells can produce energy that we then use during exercise. This occurs through the digestive process when the food is broken down and absorbed into the blood. Iron also helps remove carbon dioxide when the blood is taken to the lungs for a gas exchange. When the body does not have enough iron to carry oxygen around the body a condition known as iron deficiency develops. This can be managed through iron supplements. Eating iron rich food is important because your body cannot make it itself so it is essential to have plenty of iron in our daily diet. Babies need iron for brain development and growth as it is involved in the development of memory, learning and mental function. Deformities can occur in babies due to lack of iron because their brain does not develop properly. ]]> 2018-09-17 01:31:14 UTC https://padlet.com/st171991/gqfz10fvnwvh/wish/282072819 Foods high in iron st171991 https://padlet.com/st171991/gqfz10fvnwvh/wish/282073100 Red meat
Chicken 
Duck
Pork 
Turkey
Fish
Liver
Egg
Spinach
Silverbeet
Broccoli
Lentils
Beans 
Nuts
Seeds
Grains
Dried fruit]]> 2018-09-17 01:32:52 UTC https://padlet.com/st171991/gqfz10fvnwvh/wish/282073100