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Iron is a:

• Vitamin

• Major mineral

• Trace mineral

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Iron is a:• Vitamin Incorrect. Iron is one of the

fourteen essential trace minerals. Minerals are inorganic compounds needed for growth and for regulation of body processes. Trace minerals are present in the body in very small quantities. Vitamins are organic compounds.

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Iron is a:• Major mineral Incorrect. Iron is one of

the fourteen essential trace minerals. Minerals are inorganic compounds needed for growth and for regulation of body processes. Trace minerals are present in the body in very small quantities. Vitamins are organic compounds.

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Iron is a:• Trace mineral Correct! Iron is one of

the fourteen essential trace minerals. Minerals are inorganic compounds needed for growth and for regulation of body processes. Trace minerals are present in the body in very small quantities. Vitamins are organic compounds.

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Iron is necessary for proper immune function, brain and bone growth as well as for transporting oxygen to both muscles and the cells of the body.

• True• False

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Iron is necessary for proper immune function, brain and bone growth as well as for transporting oxygen to both muscles and the cells of the body.

• True Correct!

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Iron is necessary for proper immune function, brain and bone growth as well as for transporting oxygen to both muscles and the cells of the body.

• False Incorrect. These are all functions of iron.

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The two types of iron are:

• Brain and bone iron

• Anemic and non-anemic iron

• Heme and non-heme iron

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The two types of iron are:

• Brain and bone iron Incorrect. Heme and non-heme are the two types of iron found in food.

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The two types of iron are:

• Anemic and non-anemic iron Incorrect. Heme and non-heme are the two types of iron found in food.

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The two types of iron are:

• Heme and non-heme iron Correct!

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Sixty percent of the iron in food is this type of iron.

• Heme iron

• Non-heme iron

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Sixty percent of the iron in food is this type of iron.

• Heme iron Incorrect. 60% of iron is found in food is non-heme iron.

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Sixty percent of the iron is this type of iron.

• Non-heme iron Correct!

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This type of iron is more effectively absorbed by the body.

• Heme iron

• Non-heme iron

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This type of iron is more effectively absorbed by the body.

• Heme iron Correct!

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This type of iron is more effectively absorbed by the body.

• Non-heme iron Incorrect. Heme iron is more effectively absorbed.

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Heme iron is found in:

• Milk and butter

• Meat, poultry and fish

• Fruits, vegetables, peas, beans, nuts and grains

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Heme iron is found in:

• Milk and butter Incorrect. Heme iron is found in meat, fish and poultry.

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Heme iron is found in:

• Meat, poultry and fish Correct!

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Heme iron is found in:

• Fruits, vegetables, peas, beans, nuts and grains Incorrect. Heme iron is found in meat, fish and poultry.

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Our bodies assimilate this percentage of the heme iron.

• 8-18%

• 25-35%

• 40-50%

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Our bodies assimilate this percentage of the heme iron.

• 8-18% Incorrect. The correct answer is 25-35%.

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Our bodies assimilate this percentage of the heme iron.

• 25-35% Correct!

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Our bodies assimilate this percentage of the heme iron.

• 40-50% Incorrect. The correct answer is 25-35%.

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Non-heme iron is found in:

• Milk and butter

• Meat, poultry and fish

• Fruits, vegetables, peas, beans, nuts and grains

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Non-heme iron is found in:

• Milk and butter Incorrect. Non-heme iron sources include fruits, vegetables, legumes (dried peas and beans), nuts and grain products. Dairy products contain neither heme nor non-heme iron.

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Non-heme iron is found in:

• Meat, poultry and fish Incorrect. Non-heme iron sources include fruits, vegetables, legumes (dried peas and beans), nuts and grain products. Dairy products contain neither heme nor non-heme iron.

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Non-heme iron is found in:• Fruits, vegetables, peas, beans,

nuts and grains Correct! Dairy products contain neither heme nor non-heme iron.

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If a fortified or enriched food, such as cereal, contains 100% of the daily value of iron, then a person meets daily iron needs by eating one serving of this food.

• True

• False

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If a fortified or enriched food, such as cereal, contains 100% of the daily value of iron, then a person meets daily iron needs by eating one serving of this food.

• True Incorrect. Only 2-20% of non-heme iron is absorbed from enriched or fortified foods. Therefore, one does not meet one’s iron needs by consuming a single serving of a fortified or enriched cereal product containing 100% of the daily value of iron.

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If a fortified or enriched food, such as cereal, contains 100% of the daily value of iron, then a person meets daily iron needs by eating one serving of this food.

• False Correct! Only 2-20% of non-heme iron is absorbed from enriched for fortified foods. Therefore, one does not meet one’s iron needs by consuming a single serving of a fortified or enriched cereal product containing 100% of the daily value of iron.

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Early symptoms of iron deficiency include:

• Excitability and restlessness

• Tiredness and irritability

• Euphoria and giddiness

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Early symptoms of iron deficiency include:

• Excitability and restlessness Incorrect. Iron is necessary to assist in biochemical reactions of the body’s energy pathways. Iron deficiency results in tiredness, irritability, headaches and dizziness.

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Early symptoms of iron deficiency include:

• Tiredness and irritability Correct! Iron is necessary to assist in biochemical reactions of the body’s energy pathways. Other early symptoms include headaches and dizziness.

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Early symptoms of iron deficiency include:

• Euphoria and giddiness Incorrect. Iron is necessary to assist in biochemical reactions of the body’s energy pathways. Iron deficiency results in tiredness, irritability, headaches and dizziness.

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Physical symptoms of an iron deficiency include fatigue, reduced capacity for work, difficulty breathing and reduced resistance to infections.

• True

• False

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Physical symptoms of an iron deficiency include fatigue, reduced capacity for work, difficulty breathing and reduced resistance to infections.

• True Correct!

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Physical symptoms of an iron deficiency include fatigue, reduced capacity for work, difficulty breathing and reduced resistance to infections.

• False Incorrect. These are all physical symptoms of iron deficiency.

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This vitamin helps enhance the absorption of iron.

• Vitamin A

• Vitamin B1

• Vitamin C

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This vitamin helps enhance the absorption of iron.

• Vitamin A Incorrect. Eating iron-rich foods along with Vitamin C-rich foods (citrus fruits and juices, cantaloupe, tomatoes, cauliflower, potatoes or cabbage) helps to increase the amount of iron that the body absorbs.

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This vitamin helps enhance the absorption of iron.

• Vitamin B1 Incorrect. Eating iron-rich foods along with Vitamin C-rich foods (citrus fruits and juices, cantaloupe, tomatoes, cauliflower, potatoes or cabbage) helps to increase the amount of iron that the body absorbs.

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This vitamin helps enhance the absorption of iron.

• Vitamin C Correct! Eating iron-rich foods along with Vitamin C-rich foods (citrus fruit and juice, cantaloupe, tomatoes, cauliflower, potatoes or cabbage) helps to increase the amount of iron that the body absorbs.

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Consuming heme iron foods along with non-heme iron foods does this to iron absorption.

• Enhance

• Inhibit

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Consuming heme iron foods along with non-heme iron foods does this to iron absorption.

• Enhance Correct!

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Consuming heme iron foods along with non-heme iron foods does this to iron absorption.

• Inhibit Incorrect. Consuming heme iron along with non-heme iron actually enhances the absorption of iron in the body.

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Fiber and zinc inhibit iron absorption.

• True

• False

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Fiber and zinc inhibit iron absorption.

• True Correct! Avoid eating lots of whole grains (fiber sources) or dark leafy greens and eggs (zinc sources) when aiming to eat an iron-rich meal.

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Fiber and zinc inhibit iron absorption.

• False Incorrect. Avoid eating lots of whole grains (fiber sources) or dark leafy greens and eggs (zinc sources) when aiming to eat an iron-rich meal.

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Dairy products do this to iron absorption.

• Enhance

• Inhibit

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Dairy products do this to iron absorption.

• Enhance Incorrect. When dairy products are consumed with iron sources, less iron is absorbed in the body.

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Dairy products do this to iron absorption.

• Inhibit Correct! When dairy products are consumed with iron sources, less iron is absorbed in the body.

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This is the recommended daily intake of iron for women.

• 18 milligrams (mg) per day

• 18 micrograms (µg) per day

• 10 milligrams (mg) per day

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This is the recommended daily intake of iron for women.

• 18 milligrams (mg) per day Correct! Women should aim to consume 18 mg of iron daily due to monthly menstruation. This value assumes that 10% of dietary iron is absorbed.

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This is the recommended daily intake of iron for women.

• 18 micrograms (µg) per day Incorrect. Women need 1000 times this amount (18 mg) every day due to monthly menstruation. This value assumes that 10% of dietary iron is absorbed.

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This is the recommended daily intake of iron for women.

• 10 milligrams (mg) per day Incorrect. Women need 18 mg of iron per day due to monthly menstruation. This value assumes that 10% of dietary iron is absorbed.

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This is the recommended daily intake of iron for men.

• 8 micrograms (µg) per day

• 8 milligrams (mg) per day

• 20 milligrams (mg) per day

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This is the recommended daily intake of iron for men.

• 8 micrograms (µg) per day. Incorrect. Men should aim to consume 8 mg of iron daily. This value assumes that 10% of dietary iron is absorbed.

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This is the recommended daily intake of iron for men.

• 8 milligrams (mg) per day. Correct! Men should aim to consume 8 mg of iron daily. This value assumes that 10% of dietary iron is absorbed.

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This is the recommended daily intake of iron for men.

• 20 milligrams (mg) per day. Incorrect. Men should aim to consume 8 mg of iron daily. This value assumes that 10% of dietary iron is absorbed.

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Female athletes need to be extra careful of excess iron loss.

• True

• False

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Female athletes need to be extra careful of excess iron loss.

• True Correct! Female athletes should eat a well balanced diet and get their iron checked periodically.

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Female athletes need to be extra careful of excess iron loss.

• False Incorrect. Female athletes should eat a well balanced diet and get their iron checked periodically.

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Which legume (1/2 cup) contains the most iron?

• Kidney Beans

• Peanuts

• Lentils

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Which legume contains the most iron?

• Kidney Beans Incorrect.

½ cup of cooked lentils = 3.3 mg iron

½ cup kidney beans = 2.6 mg iron

½ cup of peanuts = 1.6 mg iron

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Which legume contains the most iron?

• Peanuts Incorrect.

½ cup of cooked lentils = 3.3 mg iron

½ cup kidney beans = 2.6 mg iron

½ cup of peanuts = 1.6 mg iron

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Which legume contains the most iron?

• Lentils Correct!

½ cup of cooked lentils = 3.3 mg iron

½ cup kidney beans = 2.6 mg iron

½ cup of peanuts = 1.6 mg iron

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Which of the following fruits contains the most iron?

• ½ cup of strawberries

• Three dried apricots

• One medium banana

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Which of the following fruits contains the most iron?

• ½ cup of strawberries Incorrect.

3 dried apricots = 1.5 mg iron

1 medium banana = 0.4 mg of iron

½ cup fresh strawberries = 0.3 mg iron

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Which of the following fruits contains the most iron?

• Three dried apricots Correct!

3 dried apricots = 1.5 mg iron

1 medium banana = 0.4 mg of iron

½ cup fresh strawberries = 0.3 mg iron

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Which of the following fruits contains the most iron?

• One medium banana Incorrect.

3 dried apricots = 1.5 mg iron

1 medium banana = 0.4 mg of iron

½ cup fresh strawberries = 0.3 mg iron

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Can iron toxicity be dangerous?

• Yes

• No

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Can iron toxicity be dangerous?

• Yes Correct! Iron toxicity is rare, but can be dangerous and even fatal if taking excess amounts through supplements. If you are concerned that you might be iron deficient, you can make an appointment with the doctor or dietitian at University Health Services.

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Can iron toxicity be dangerous?

• No Incorrect. Iron toxicity is rare, but can be dangerous and even fatal if taking excess amounts through supplements. If you are concerned that you might be iron deficient, you can make an appointment with the doctor or dietitian at University Health Services.

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