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Iron

Published on Nov 22, 2015

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IRON

By Claudia Stevens
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WHAT IS IRON?

Let's take a look @ iron in our wolrd
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IRON IS AN ELEMENT

  • Iron is #26 on the periodic table, this is the atomic #
  • It is a transition metal
  • It has 26 protons
  • Iron's symbol is Fe
  • Iron's electrons can vary because it is a transition metal
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Electron Configuration

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WHAT ARE SOME USES

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IRON CAN BE...

  • Used for infrastructure
  • Used to make tools
  • Used for fences
  • Used to make cookware
  • Used to make iron supplements
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FACTS ABOUT IRON

  • Iron is the fourth most common element in the earth
  • Iron's symbol is FE because its Latin name is Ferrum
  • Iron was discovered around 4000 years ago
  • Pure iron is actually softer than aluminum
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IRON FOR US

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OUR HEALTH AND IRON

  • Iron is a necessary component for staying healthy
  • People can have iron deficiencies
  • People can have iron toxicity
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RDA FOR IRON

Recommended Daily Allowance of Iron
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IRON DEFICIENCY: ANEMIA

Having too little iron in the body
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WHAT CAN HELP?

Adding iron rich foods in a diet can help iron deficiency
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FOOD SOURCES FOR IRON

  • Red meats
  • Beans
  • Green leafy vegetables
  • Dried fruit
  • Grains like pasta or cereal
  • Tofu
  • Sesame butter
  • Seafood
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IRON TOXICITY

Having too much iron in the body
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FOR MORE INFORMATION

Go to IronRight.com
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BEFORE YOU GO...

These brownies have 4% DV of iron in them
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THANKS FOR WATCHING

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Claudia Stevens