What Is Iron Deficiency Anemia?
2. Diet
One potential cause of iron deficiency anemia is that the patient does not have enough iron in their diet. This is uncommon in the developed world but is more prevalent in parts of the world where people don’t have access to a balanced diet. In developed nations it may happen because the patient is eating a poor diet containing many processed foods.
One of the best sources of iron is meat and offal. Eggs are another good source of iron, as are leafy greens like spinach. Many foods are enriched with iron to help ensure the populace gets what they need and supplements are also available to provide iron if needed.
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