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Explore in-depth, develop a seminar product, and facilitate group discussion about a pertinent community health issue. The seminar should be based on seminar principles regards to Iron
Dietary Sources: Provides a minimum of 4 dietary sources for the mineral Iron.
Major Deficiency Signs and symptoms: Address the major signs and symptoms found with a Iron deficiency of the mineral in the body.
Toxicity concerns: Fully identifies the major signs and symptoms of a toxicity related to the mineral of Iron
Provides correct RDA
Thoroughly defines the function of the Iron mineral within the body
Submits organized and relevant reference list per APA format
The best sources of iron include:
Major Deficiency Signs and symptoms
major signs and symptoms of a toxicityvomiting,
vomiting blood,
diarrhea,
abdominal pain,
irritability,
drowsiness.
In serious cases,:
rapid breathing,
a rapid heart rate,
coma,
unconsciousness,
seizures,
low blood pressure
The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for all age groups of men and postmenopausal women is 8 mg/day; the RDA for premenopausal women is 18 mg/day. The median dietary intake of iron is approximately 16 to 18 mg/day for men and 12 mg/day for women.
function of the Iron mineral within the body
Iron is a mineral vital to the proper function of hemoglobin, a protein needed to transport oxygen in the blood. Iron also has a role in a variety of other important processes in the body.