Iron Deficiency Fun Quiz

If iron deficiency is left untreated, what happens?

• It develops into leukæmia, a type of blood cancer.

• It develops into Anæmia, which then causes a rapid and/or irregular heartbeat rhythm to occur.

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Medications such as _______ which relieve symptoms of heartburns are not to be taken with ________ because it will ______________________.

• iron supplements, impact the absorption of iron, antacids.

• antacids, disrupt the absorption of iron, iron supplements.

• antacids, iron supplements, disrupt our daily iron intake/absorption of iron.

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Answer explanation

the cat is the reason you got the incorrect answer.

Iron Deficiency Anæmia is a condition that can be self-diagnosed and treated.

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Which of the following choices is NOT a symptom for Iron Deficiency?

• hypertension, hæmophilia, clotting of the blood

• fatigue, weakness, lightheadedness, dizziness

• Chest pain, fast heartbeat, shortness of breath

• Unusual cravings of non-nutritive substances (such as ice, dirt and starch)

  Poor appetite (especially in infants or children diagnosed with iron deficiency)

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Name the 4 causes of Iron Deficiency.

Answer explanation

- diet contains insufficient amount of iron [1 point]

- chronic blood loss, mainly in the stomach and intestines [1 point]

- vigorous exercise [1 point]

- unable to absorb iron [1 point]

if you got one or more of these answers in your description, good job!

In developing countries every second, pregnant woman and about a tenth of preschoolers are estimated to be anæmic.

• yes

• no

• 40%

Answer explanation

Anæmia highly affects children's performances, behaviours and growth

Which of the following are examples of iron-rich foods (for non vegans)?

• eggs, poultry [2 points]

• peas, beans [2 points]

• spinach, red meat [2 points]

• seafood, dried food [2 points]

Which of the following are examples of iron-rich foods that will jhelp encourage our daily absorption of iron/iron intake?

• tomatoes

• avocados, plums

• apples, apricots

• broccoli and other leafy greens like spinach and lettuce

r a t e t h e q u i z n o w . [scale of 1-10]

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• 10

Answer explanation

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