Post on 24-May-2015
IRONBY KIM AND LAURA
Fig. 1
Introduction to Iron
Iron is found in red meat, chicken, turkey, eggs and cereals.
Fig. 2
WHY DO WE NEED THEM?
• Iron is a part of all cells and does many things in our bodies.
• For example, iron carries oxygen from our lungs throughout our bodies.
• Iron also helps muscles store and use oxygen.
Cells
Iron
Fig. 3
Graph
Fig. 4
What happens if we don’t eat them?
• When you don't get enough iron in your body you may get anemia, excessive menstrual bleeding, learning disabilities, low body temperature, dizzy spells, weak and/or tiredness.
• You may also go pale in the face and need to rest more in excercise.
• When you are low in iron, your brain and organs are being starved of oxygen.
Fun Fact
Vegetarian Iron Sources
Many vegetarian foods are good sources of iron, including whole
grains, egg yolks and dark green vegetables. Dried fruits and
beans also have high levels of iron.
WORKS CITED
http://schoolworkhelper.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Hematite2.jpg
http://im.glogster.com/media/5/32/16/42/32164264.jpg
http://archives.focus.hms.harvard.edu/2005/Mar25_2005/images/mouse_intestine.jpg
http://www.rebuild-from-depression.com/blog/pictures/meat%20iron.jpg