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Iron deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency in Australia.
Follow the links below to find information about daily requirements and sources of this essential mineral.
Updated October 2007
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Haemochromatosis
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Better Health Channel
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Haemochromatosis is a common inherited disorder that causes the body to absorb more iron than usual from food. Excessive iron can cause damage to organs such as the liver, heart and pancreas. Treatment consists of regularly removing blood until the iron levels normalise.
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Nov 2008
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Iron intake for vegetarians
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myDr
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Anaemia caused by iron deficiency can be a nutritional problem for vegetarians, especially women.
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Jul 2008
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Psychological therapies for thalassaemia
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Thalassaemia is a group of genetic blood disorders. Blood transfusion is needed to treat severe forms of the condition, but this results in a high level of iron in the body. This excess iron is usually removed by drugs through 'chelation therapy'. Other...
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May 2008
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Hereditary haemochromatosis (HH)
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of hereditary haemochromatosis by professional health specialists.
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Feb 2008
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Iron deficiency anaemia
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of iron deficiency anaemia by professional health specialists
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Feb 2008
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Anaemia
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Better Health Channel
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Anaemia is a deficiency in the number or quality of red blood cells. When a person is anaemic, the red blood cells have to work harder to get oxygen around the body. Anaemia isn't a disease, but a result of a malfunction somewhere in the body. A common cause of anaemia is dietary deficiency, especially lack of iron. Symptoms include tiredness. Treatment may include iron supplements.
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Dec 2007
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Pregnancy and diet
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Better Health Channel
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Pregnancy creates extra demands on the body for nutrients such as protein, iron, folate and vitamin C. Pregnant women need to focus on boosting their nutritional intake, rather than their energy (kilojoule) intake.
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Nov 2007
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Nutrition: Student factsheet
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Women's Health Queensland Wide Inc
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Young women's eating habits often change due to part-time work, a generally more independent lifestyle and concerns about body image and weight. This student factsheet provides information on the nutritional requirements for a person of their age to help them make better food choices.
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Nov 2007
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Iron explained
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Better Health Channel
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Iron is an important dietary mineral that is involved in various bodily functions, including the transport of oxygen in the blood. Good sources of iron include red meat, offal and iron-fortified breakfast cereals.
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Aug 2007
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Iron deficiency - children
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Better Health Channel
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Babies, toddlers, preschoolers and teenagers are at higher risk of iron deficiency, because their increased needs for iron may not be met if their diet is not balanced. Treatment for iron deficiency anaemia in children starts with dietary change but may include iron supplements (under medical supervision only).
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Aug 2007
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Iron deficiency - adults
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Better Health Channel
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Causes of iron deficiency in adults include inadequate dietary intake, chronic blood loss (through menstruation or other causes), times of increased need such as pregnancy, inability to absorb or properly use iron and vigorous exercise. Iron deficiency can lead to anaemia. Treatment includes dietary changes and iron supplements.
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Aug 2007
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Nutrition - women's extra needs
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Better Health Channel
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Women need greater amounts of certain nutrients than men, particularly iron and calcium. Menstruation, pregnancy, lactation and menopause are times of increased nutritional demand. Deficiencies can occur if the diet is inadequate over a long period of time.
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Aug 2007
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Treatments for iron-deficiency anaemia in pregnancy
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Anaemia happens when the blood has insufficient red cells, or when red cells carry insufficient haemoglobin to deliver adequate oxygen to the tissues. Haemoglobin levels change in pregnancy with a normal reduction at the beginning of pregnancy and a sli...
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Feb 2007
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Iron deficiency anaemia
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myDr
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Iron deficiency anaemia is when lack of iron means that the blood does not contain enough haemoglobin - the pigment in red blood cells that gives them their colour and carries oxygen.
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Aug 2006
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Dietary guidelines for healthy eating
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myDr
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Here are some quick tips to help you follow the NHMRC dietary guidelines to give yourself a healthy and nutritious diet.
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Aug 2006
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Iron and your body
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myDr
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Iron has an important role in transporting oxygen around the body. Iron deficiency can cause a number of adverse effects.
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Aug 2006
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Haemochromatosis
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myDr
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Haemochromatosis is a condition in which the body takes in too much iron.
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Aug 2006
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Iron deficiency anaemia in children
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myDr
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Iron is also essential for normal brain development in children. When there is insufficient iron, the red blood cells become small and pale, known as iron deficiency anaemia.
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Jul 2006
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FAQ on genetic haemochromatosis
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Nutrition Australia
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Some people suffer from the problem of too much iron in their bodies. In the vast majority of cases, this results from an inherited condition. It is one of the most common inherited diseases, and is probably also the most undiagnosed.
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Mar 2006
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Achieving an adequate diet
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myDr
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Tiredness, lack of energy, irritability, difficulty in concentrating and excessively dry skin may be due to an inadequate diet.
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Oct 2004
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