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… oxygen to all parts of your body. Without enough iron, your body will not have enough … of anemia are feeling tired all the time and getting sick more easily. Iron is especially … in foods. Don’t drink tea or coffee or take calcium supplements with your meal. These can …
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… 68d Nutrition Series Why do I need iron? Iron is a mineral that your body uses to … enough hemoglobin, and you may develop iron deficiency anemia. Some symptoms of anemia are feeling …
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… iron levels. These include heavy menstrual bleeding, not getting enough iron in food, and … how much iron may be stored in the body. Abnormally low ferritin levels may point to … how much iron may be stored in the body. Abnormally low ferritin levels may point to …
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… Ages 1 to 3 Ages 4 to 8 7 mg. 10 mg. What foods are high in iron? The foods you eat contain nutrients, such as … below to help you make choices about which foods to eat. Here are some foods that contain …
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… A health professional inserts a needle into a vein in your arm and removes about 500 mL (17 … A health professional inserts a needle into a vein in your arm and removes about 500 mL (17 …
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Condition Basics What is iron toxicity? Iron toxicity occurs when the body has too much iron. The most common cause of iron toxicity is accidental overdose of iron pills. How can you prevent it? …
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Learning Center Learn about children's health Children grow and change so quickly. Our Growth and Development topics can tell you what to expect at each stage of childhood. And our health topics can …
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Learning Center Learn about infant and toddler health Babies are a joy. They can also be a little overwhelming at times. When is a fever something to worry about? What's the difference between colic …
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… Overview Why is it important to find health problems early? Screening tests help … Congenital Heart Defects in Children Developmental Problems: Testing Galactosemia Test … old. These tests include checks for developmental and behavioural problems. Your doctor …
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… forest fires). Wildfires can affect your health and safety in many ways. The smoke from … wildfire, you will want to watch for health symptoms and know where to find the … Collaborating Centre for Environmental Health. Before a wildfire During wildfire …
