Iron Deficiency Anemia Presentation

Lesson of the Day: Iron Deficiency Anemia

Jordyn Gilliard Medical Nutrition Therapy I November 8, 2025

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Lesson 01: Define Iron Anemia Deficiency

Lesson 03: Who is at Risk?

Lesson 02: Symptoms

Lesson 06: Prevention/Lifestyle Tips

Lesson 04: Types of Iron

Lesson 05: Nutrition

Defining Iron Deficiency Anemia

Iron Deficiency Anemia is common type of anemia. It happens when the body doesn't get enough iron or loses too much, as a result there isn't enough hemoglobin (red blood cells) produced.

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Lesson 01: Define Iron Anemia Deficiency

Lesson 03: Who is at Risk?

Lesson 02: Symptoms

Lesson 06: Prevention/Lifestyle Tips

Lesson 05: Nutrition

Lesson 04: Types of Iron

Symptoms

Symptoms usually start of mild, but as your iron levels get lower and lower, the symptoms get worse. Symptoms included:

• Exterme tiredness
• Weakness
• Pale Skin
• Chest pain, fast heartbeat or shortness of breath
• Headache or being dizzy or lightheaded
• Cold hands and feet
• Brittle nails
• Restless legs syndrome

More Symptoms

More Symptoms

• Wanting to eat things that aren't food, such as ice, dirt or clay

• Not wanting to eat (especially with infants and children)

• Odd smell cravings, such as for rubber, detergents or cleaning agents

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Lesson 03:Who is at Risk?

Lesson 01: Define Iron Anemia Deficiency

Lesson 02: Symptoms

Lesson 06: Prevention/Lifestyle Tips

Lesson 05: Nutrition

Lesson 04: Types of Iron

Lesson 3: Who is at Risk? Women and Infants

Pregnant Women: Produce a large amount of red blood cells for the fetus. If a woman has iron-deficiency anemia during pregnancy, it could lead to premature birth or low birth weight. Menstruating Women: May experience heavy bleeding and menstruation lasting longer than 7 days. Infants: Babies born preterm or with low birthweight or whose mothers have iron deficiency are at risk of iron deficiency because of their high iron requirements due to their rapid growth.

Elderly Adults

Lesson 3: Who is at Risk? Elderly Adults

Elderly Adults are at risk at having iron deficieny anemia because poor nutrition and chronic inflammatory diseases.

Chronic Conditions

Lesson 3: Who is at Risk? People with Chronic Conditions

Chronic Conditions like:

• Celiac Disease: an autoimmune condition where the immune system reacts gluten, therefore your body isn't receiving the nutrients it needs like iron, folate, and vitamin B12

• Kindey Disease: can result in iron deficiency anemia, because the kidneys are responsible for produce a horomone called erythropoietin (EPO), which signals the bone marrow to make red blood cells. When kidneys are damaged, EPO production decreases and leads to fewer red blood cells and lower iron levels.

• Peptic Ulcers: bleeding in the stomach, which can slow blood loss that leds to too few red blood cells and reduces iron stores over time.

Vegetarians and Vegans

Lesson 3: Who is at Risk? Vegetarians and Vegans

Those who live/ follow a vegeterian or vegan diet don't get enough iron-rich foods because it is a diet without heme iron (meats, fish, and polutry) and non-heme is not well absorbed.

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Lesson 03: Who is at Risk?

Lesson 01: Define Iron Anemia Deficiency

Lesson 02:Symptoms

Lesson 06: Prevention/Lifestyle Tips

Lesson 05: Nutrition

Lesson 04: Types of Iron

Heme Iron Sources

Heme Iron is a form of iron found in animal-based foods, such as meat, poultry, and seafood. It is better absorbed by the body than non-heme iron. Examples:

• Oysters, clams, mussels
• Beef or Chicken Liver
• Organ Meats
• Canned Sardines
• Beef
• Poultry
• Canned Light Tuna

Non-Heme Iron

Non-Heme Iron Sources

Non-Heme Iron is found in plant-based foods, such as fruits, vegetables, legumes, and nuts. To help with absorption, vegetarians and vegans will often include some vitamin C- rich foods in their diet to help. Examples:

• Fortified Breakfast Cereals (Cascadian Farm)
• Beans
• Lentils
• Spinach
• Nuts/ Seeds
• Enriched Rice or Bread

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Lesson 01: Define Iron Anemia Deficiency

Lesson 03:Who is at Risk?

Lesson 02: Symptoms

Lesson 06: Prevention/Lifestyle Tips

Lesson 04: Types of Iron

Lesson 05: Nutrition

Iron-Rich Foods

• Beef
• Lamb
• Ham
• Turkey
• Chicken
• Veal
• Pork
• Dried beef
• Liver
• Liverwurst
• Eggs (any style)

• Tofu
• Beans (kidney, garbanzo, or white, canned)
• Tomato products (e.g., paste)
• Dried peas
• Dried beans
• Lentils
• Instant breakfast
• Corn syrup
• Maple syrup
• Molasses

• Spinach
• Sweet potatoes
• Peas
• Broccoli
• String beans
• Beet greens
• Dandelion greens
• Collards
• Kale
• Chard

• White bread (enriched)
• Whole wheat bread
• Enriched pasta
• Wheat products
• Bran cereals
• Corn meal
• Oat cereal
• Cream of Wheat
• Rye bread
• Enriched rice

• Strawberries
• Watermelon
• Raisins
• Dates
• Figs
• Prunes
• Prune juice
• Dried apricots
• Dried peaches

• Shrimp
• Clams
• Scallops
• Oysters
• Tuna
• Sardines
• Haddock
• Mackerel

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Iron Absorption

Boosting Iron Absorption

Boosting your iron absorption is particularly important for individuals who follow a vegetarian or vegan diet, as heme iron (found in meat, poultry, and seafood) can be more easily absorbed. As discussed, to help vegetarians or vegans absorb iron, it is recommended to eat it with a vitamin C source to increase absorption. You can also cook food in a cast-iron pan, which can increase iron consumption. Lastly, you could take iron supplements if your physician approves.

Supplements

Supplements & Special Considerations

Ferrous and ferric iron salts are the most common forms of iron found in dietary supplements, including ferrous sulfate, ferrous gluconate, ferric citrate, and ferric sulfate. Other supplements that could be taken include multivitamin/mineral supplements with iron. I'd like to point out that high doses of supplemental iron (45 mg/day or more) may cause gastrointestinal side effects, such as nausea and constipation. Calcium can interfere with the absorption of iron; therefore, it is recommended that individuals take their calcium and iron supplements at different times of the day.

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Lesson Plan

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Lesson 03: Who is at Risk?

Lesson 01: Define Iron Anemia Deficiency

Lesson 02:Symptoms

Lesson 06: Prevention/Lifestyle Tips

Lesson 05: Nutrition

Lesson 04: Types of Iron

Prevention/ Lifestyle Tips

To lower the risk of iron deficiency anemia, choose foods rich in iron. Additionally, selecting foods rich in vitamin C helps your body absorb iron. If prescribed or the physician agrees, take some iron supplements. Other considerations are:

• Stay hydrated.
• Manage stress/ Stay active.
• Get enough sleep
• Limit alcohol

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Resources

American Society of Hematology

Mayo Clinic: Celiac Disease

eatright.org

Mayo Clinic: IDA

Cleveland Clinic: Iron Supplements

Mayo Clinic: Peptic Ulcer

Havard

American Red Cross

Cleveland Clinic

Gluten Intolerance Group

NIH: Fact Sheet

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