Iron (Leaving Cert Home Economics): Quizzes
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Which type of iron is most easily absorbed by the body?
Which type of iron is most easily absorbed by the body?
Haem iron
Which food is a source of haem iron?
Which food is a source of haem iron?
Red meat
Which food contains non-haem iron?
Which food contains non-haem iron?
Chickpeas
What protein in red blood cells contains iron and carries oxygen?
What protein in red blood cells contains iron and carries oxygen?
Haemoglobin
How many enzyme systems in the human body involve iron?
How many enzyme systems in the human body involve iron?
Over 100
Which symptom is characteristic of anaemia?
Which symptom is characteristic of anaemia?
Pale skin
What cognitive effect can iron deficiency cause?
What cognitive effect can iron deficiency cause?
Memory problems
How much iron do adult women (pre-menopause) need daily?
How much iron do adult women (pre-menopause) need daily?
18-20 mg
What is the recommended daily iron intake for pregnant women?
What is the recommended daily iron intake for pregnant women?
Up to 27 mg
Which vitamin is most important for improving iron absorption?
Which vitamin is most important for improving iron absorption?
Vitamin C
What substance in tea can reduce iron absorption?
What substance in tea can reduce iron absorption?
Tannins
By how much can tea or coffee reduce iron absorption with meals?
By how much can tea or coffee reduce iron absorption with meals?
Up to 60%