Minerals: Iron (Junior Cert Home Economics): Quizzes
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Which of the following is an example of offal that is a good source of iron?
Which of the following is an example of offal that is a good source of iron?
Liver
Which plant-based foods are good sources of iron?
Which plant-based foods are good sources of iron?
Beans and lentils
Which type of vegetable is a good source of iron?
Which type of vegetable is a good source of iron?
Dark green vegetables
What substance does iron help to manufacture in the body?
What substance does iron help to manufacture in the body?
Haemoglobin
What does haemoglobin in red blood cells carry around the body?
What does haemoglobin in red blood cells carry around the body?
Oxygen
What is the name of the iron deficiency disease?
What is the name of the iron deficiency disease?
Anaemia
Which of these is a symptom of anaemia?
Which of these is a symptom of anaemia?
Pale skin
How much iron per day do teenagers need?
How much iron per day do teenagers need?
14 mg
How much iron per day do pregnant or breastfeeding women need?
How much iron per day do pregnant or breastfeeding women need?
15 mg
Which vitamin helps with iron absorption in the body?
Which vitamin helps with iron absorption in the body?
Vitamin C