HUMAN NUTRITION

Detailed explanation-1: -Iron deficiency anemia is a common type of anemia-a condition in which blood lacks adequate healthy red blood cells. Red blood cells carry oxygen to the body’s tissues. As the name implies, iron deficiency anemia is due to insufficient iron.

Detailed explanation-2: -Iron deficiency anaemia occurs when the body doesn’t have enough iron, leading to the decreased production of red blood cells. Red blood cells carry oxygen around the body.

Detailed explanation-3: -Decreased ability to absorb iron, which can be due to certain health conditions (Celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, H. pylori infection) or weight loss surgery. Low-dietary iron intake, though this is rare in the U.S. Chronic bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract.