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    Iron deficiency is considered a major public health problem in India. It has been shown that iron deficiency is common in school-aged children from North-India. As much as 50-70% of the children are estimated to be anemic. One study even shows that 90 % of the children were found to be below the cut-off point of the WHO of 120g Hb/L (Seshadri & Gopaldas,1989). Iron deficiency anemia, or anemia are associated with poorer cognition and learning capabilities. This may cause several complications such

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    associations between nutritional deficiencies and psychosocial effects have been made. However, the results of the study indicated malnutrition impact on development of infants and toddlers was unknown, but malnutrition in children led to iron-deficiency anemia (Skalicky et al., 2006). An additional study focused on the iron-deficiency concern that exists among low-income toddlers in the United States (Crowel et al., 2005). Even though the prevalence of iron-deficiency anemia has declined in the last three

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    determination of iron in teff and a measure of the bio-availability to suggest ways in which bio-availability or absorption is increased and consequently anemia decreased. Iron is one of the most important elements that is needed by different living organisms. One of its functions is to control cell growth and aid in differentiation of cells. However, one of its most important responsibilities is found in hemoglobin. which is involved in allowing oxygen transport in portions of the blood. Iron is available

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    The World Health Organization stated that anemia affects 20-80% of pregnant women making it one of the most common problems during pregnancy (2). A prospective cohort study looked at a group of adult pregnant women and compared them to adolescent pregnant women to see if anemia developed. Teens are more susceptible to anemia because their bodies are going through a phase of rapid growth while the fetus is concurrently fighting for

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    most common items indigested by patients with pica are dirt, sand, clay, glue, ice, chalk, beeswax, hair, and laundry starch. The reason for patients having this cravings is because the patient is diagnosed with a nutritional deficiency state, such as iron-deficiency like anemia and a number of many other physiological disturbances in humans brains it have been associated with decreased in balance of the dopamine in the brain system. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter; a chemical that helps to relay the

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    following interleukin-6 elevation. This event can affect iron levels and an onset of anemia. Athletes should ensure that they consume enough dietary iron for hepcidin levels to peak, but not to set them to undergo anemia. Most testing was used to predict VO2 max and hepcidin levels post- exercise. Hepcidin levels peak after aerobic exercise as a protective mechanism to prevent iron toxicity, with this in mind it is important to maintain normal iron levels to have the ability to exercise to an individual’s

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    is malnutrition. Malnutrition is a condition that can cause anemia and increase susceptibility to infections (Beth Greenwood, 2014). Iron deficiency anemia is quite common in children, as iron is needed to support growth. A lack of iron in the diet can cause delays in brain development, which may be irreversible. Common symptoms of iron deficiency anemia include irritability, palor, weakness, and cold hands and feet. Prevention of anemia is crucial for expectant mothers, as anemic women are at a

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    Micro Nutrient Deficiencies Some of the smallest things in life are over looked and are not valued as much as other things, micro nutrients are a prime example of this. They are as focused on with the human body and are often forgotten about. In developing countries it is harder for the people to learn why they do not get the micro nutrients they need due to a lack of education. Political problems also pose a threat for developing countries since creating funding for programs that promote micro

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    Define (What is it?) A DVT is a clot in the lower extremities. Etiology (What caused it? What is happening in the body?) Thrombus formation starts in the calf and extends proximally. They mostly begin intraoperatively, but can also start a few days to a month. A thrombus is composed of fibrin and red cells. The development of thrombosis can result from endothelial injury, abnormal blood flow, and/or hypercoagulability. High risks include obesity, prolonged immobility, cancer, smoking, estrogen use

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    chronic diarrhea, vomiting, constipation, feces that is pale, foul-smelling, or fatty, weight loss, fatigue, irritability, delayed growth, and ADHD. Adults are less likely to have digestive symptoms, but here are some symptoms for adults: iron- deficiency anemia, fatigue, bone or joint pain, arthritis, osteoporosis, liver and biliary tract disorders, depression, peripheral neuropathy, seizures, infertility, canker sores in mouth, and dermatitis herpetiformis. (https://celiac.org/celiac-disease/understanding-celiac-disease-2/symptomssigns/)

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