Food & Nutrition Glog About Iron

Why Eat Iron?Iron is essential because it helps form hemoglobins, proteins found in the blood that helps move oxygen around the body.Without iron, anemia can occur, making people feel tired, weak, and slow. In fact, a lack of iron can hamper a child's learning ability.

DRI for Males (14 - 18 y.o.)11mg/day

DRI for Females(14- 18 y.o.)15 mg/day

Animal Products

Lentils & Beans

What Type of Foods Have Iron?

FeIron

"Mineral Glogster"

DRI

Halibut

Foie Gras

Black Beans

Lentil Soup

Almonds

Beef

Gives Heme iron, which is easily absorbed