NUTRITION
CLINICAL NUTRITION
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Question
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The mineral iron is very important, it is the most common Mineral deficiency in the WORLD. Choose the following that are factual about anemia.
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Drinking orange juice or squeezing a lemon to get Vitamin C helps with absorption
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Good food choices for iron are meat, beans, dried fruits, and whole grains.
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Signs/Symptoms a patient might have:pale, tired, intolerance to cold, and tachycardia
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Blood loss can cause a patient to become anemic
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Red blood cells become smaller and contain less hemoglobin. As a result, blood carries less oxygen from the lungs throughout the body. Symptoms of iron deficiency anemia include GI upset, weakness, tiredness, lack of energy, and problems with concentration and memory.
Detailed explanation-2: -Anemia makes important contributions to disease burden in most low-and middle-income countries. The burden of anemia remains highest in sub-Saharan Africa, with South Asia also heavily affected.
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