IRON

WHY WE NEED IRON

• Iron is needed for hemoglobin in red blood cells
• It helps store and carry oxygen
• It helps your sleeping habits
• It ruduces levels of stress
• You can endure physical activities

PROBLEMS WITH HAVING TOO LITTLE IRON

• You may begin to vomit blood
• You will have troubles sleeping
• You wont be able to handle every day activities
• You could suffocate from oxygen loss
• You muscles will weaken

FOOD

• Dark chocolate
• Sunflower seeds
• Nuts
• Eggs
• Dried fruit

MORE FOOD

• Dark leafy green veggies
• Dried beans

FACTS

• Teen girls need 15 mg of iron
• Teenage boys need 11 mg
• You may lose iron through blood loss
• Atletes do not need more iron

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WORKS CITED

• PG 198 of health book
• Www.medical.net
• Www.healthyeating.sfgate.com
• Www.ehow.com