THE SIX NUTRIENTS ARECARBOHYDRATES

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VITAMINSMINERALSPROTEIN

by charles gallagherMINERAL:IRON

IRON IS CRUCIAL TO THE FORMATION OF

HEMOGLOBIN,WHICH IS PART OF YOUR RED BLOOD CELLS. IT CARRIES OXYGEN TO THE

BODY

SOURCES OF IRON

SOURCES OF IRON INCLUDE EGGS, BEANS, AND DRIED FRUITS.

ONE POOR CHOICE OF AN IRON SUPPLEMENT IS RED MEAT, BECAUSE RED MEAT IS HARMFUL TO YOUR DIGESTION

SYSTEM.

THE RECOMMENDED DIETARY ALLOWANCE FOR IRON CONSUMPTION RANGES FROM 8MG/DAY TO 45MG/DAY

DEPENDING ON AGE.

ALTERNATE FORMS OF IRON ARE IRON SUPPLEMENT PILLS AND DISSOLVABLE IRON POWDERS.

BENEFITS OF IRON

Protein helps the body through the production of muscle, hair, skin, and cell production.

Having protein in your diet will keep your hair in tact and keep your skin strong and healthy.

The minimum recommended daily intake of protein is 10-15% of your diet for ever age.

Precautions

Having too little iron results in loss of hair, headaches, extreme fatigue, and disturbed

sleep.

It is important to be careful with iron because iron is highly metallic and can disrupt blood

levels.

Iron deficiency is known as anemia. Anemia occurs when there is not enough iron in red

blood cells Symptoms of anemia include brittle hair, weak nails, tiredness, headaches.

Summary

Iron is a very important nutrient. Iron is very advantageous because it keeps your hair, muscles, and blood in tact. High sources of protein include fish, eggs, beans, and lean

meats. One egg contains 13 grams of iron which is one third of the recommended daily intake of protein. Additionally to eating the appropriate

amount of protein, all humans must exercise to maintain a stable metabolism and a correct

concentration of nutritious products.

BIBLIOGRAPHYhttp://www.kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/minerals.html

http://www.mckinley.uiuc.edu/Handouts/dietary_sources_iron.html

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