Iron and health 铁和健康.ppt

Iron and health written by luwendi Q1:What is iron？ Iron is a mineral found in every cell of the body. It is vital for good health and for our mental and physical wellbeing. Q2:Why iron is so important? 1.help to build red blood cells 2.boost immune system, helping fight infections 3.optimum brain function in adults. 4.help to develop brain and learn in youngsters 5.help to digest and gain weight in children Q3:What will happen if a person cant get enough iron? 1.have problems with feeding and digestion 2.get tired easily 3.be more prone to infections and illness 4. less able to learn 5.lack energy 6.skin and the inside of mouth may be pale 7.…… Q4:How can I get enough iron? meat and fish: beef, lamb , pork, oysters Q4:How can I get enough iron? fruits: dried fruits，peaches and blackberry juice etc Q4:How can I get enough iron? vegetables: greens ，beans and peas, pumpkin and sweet potatoes etc Q4:How can I get enough iron? grains: iron-fortified breakfast cereals and wholegrain breads. Attention please！ The iron in meat, fish and chicken is more abundant and more easily absorbed than the iron in vegetables Attention please！ foods rich in vitamin C will help iron absorption Attention please！ drinking milk or tea with meals hinder iron uptake. What can I do? are better than say no!