104 W. Lafayette St.
Versailles
Missouri 65084
TEL: 573-378-5438
FAX: 573-378-2726

WIC (Women, Infant and Children) and Nutrition Services

Iron Post Test

April - May 2006

1. Iron:
1. Carries oxygen to all parts of the body.
2. Is a mineral.
3. Helps to prevent anemia
4. All of the above


2. What nutrient helps your body to use iron better?




3. What does tea contain that decreases the amount of iron your body can absorb?
1. Calcium
2. Tannins
3. Vitamin A
4. Vitamin C


4. What category has high needs for iron?
1. Pregnant women
2. Children ages 1-3
3. Women up to the age of 50
4. All of the above

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Information adapted from handouts titled "You and Your Red Blood Cells", "Iron", and "Getting Enough Iron". All handouts were provided by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.

The Nutrition information and test was developed by Pettis County Health Department in 2006 and used with their kind permission.

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