Nutrition > Why we need Iron
Iron combines with protein to make hemoglobin, the red substance of blood which carries, oxygen from the lungs to muscles, brain, and other parts of the body. Helps cells us oxygen. Prevents anemia.
FOODS THAT SUPPLY IRON The foods that supply liver, kidney, heart, oysters, lean meat, egg yolk, dried beans, dried peas, dark green leafy vegetables, dried fruit, whole-grain and enriched bread and cereals, and prune juice.
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