WIC can only give out iron fortified formula until 12 months of age.
Under our federal guidelines for WIC (Women, Infants, and Children), we can only give out iron-fortified formula until 12 months of age. Every so often we hear from parents that a doctor told them that they don't need iron-fortified formula because they will pick up iron from the rural well water they use. Most...
Is there any nutritional significance to the habit of chewing ice?
I couldn't find this issue addressed on your webpage. I hope this isn't a duplicate question. Is there any nutritional significance to the habit of chewing ice?
I have heard that dentists advise against it because it could damage your teeth. Is this true?
However, what I am really wondering is if it signifies any deficiency...
Should a man who eats red meat and supplements with a multivitamin take one that doesn’t contain iron?
Given an active male who eats a well-balanced diet, including red meat, green, leafy vegetables, and whole grains, and, who additionally supplements his diet with a multi-vitamin, should he choose a multi which does not contain iron?
I'm suggesting that he is getting plenty of iron in his normal diet. I think I read that...
I have pernicious anemia and do you have information on that?
If you have time, I have pernicious anemia and wondered if you had any information on that?
Pernicious anemia is caused by a deficiency of vitamin B 12. It would show up on a blood test because of the large immature red blood cells that are present. These large red blood cells are very inefficient...
I was recently told I have low saturation levels of iron in my blood.
I was recently told I have low saturation levels of iron in my blood, although I am not anemic at the present time. I also have recently been diagnosed with an adrenal tumor that, so far, tests have shown to be benign. I have no systemic indications of malignancy. I'm being followed by a...
I donate blood and am a vegetarian. My doctor told me I had low iron.
I recently had a medical examination. The only problem that turned up was low iron. I forget the units, but my hemoglobin was 12.1. The doctor told me I should be 14 or more (for men). I hadn't thought I had a problem since I regularly donate blood. I have since found out that...
How would I get daily iron requirement if I eat a balanced diet, but no meat?
How would a person get their daily iron requirement if that person eats a balanced diet, but eats no meat?
The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for iron is 10 milligrams for adult males and postmenopausal females. Males (ages 11 to 18) need 12 milligrams of iron per day. Females (ages 11 to 50 years) need...
Where can I find a dietitian who works with people who have anemia?
Where can I find a dietitian who works with people who have anemia?
The Medical Nutrition and Nutrition Entrepreneurs dietetic practice groups of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics provide medical nutrition therapy based on your diagnosis. Dietitians often have their own private practice nutrition counseling services in addition to services provided in a clinic...
What are ways to get iron if you do not eat red meat and iron pills make you sick?
What are other ways to eat iron if you do not eat red meat and iron supplement pills make you sick?
While red meats are the best source of heme iron which is highly absorbable. Leafy greens are a vegetable source which contains non-heme a lesser absorbable form of iron.
The drawback tho is that leafy...
Have you ever heard of pica and eating paper?
I am a 33-year-old married mother of one. I have what I feel is an embarrassing and possibly life-threatening disorder. Some years ago I was diagnosed as being anemic. The iron level was so low that the doctor asked if I ate or craved anything unusual. I told him that I crave and chew...