Risk Factors for Teenagers (13-18)
Teenagers (13-18) face specific risk factors for Iron Deficiency:
Rapid growth increases needs
Menstruation in girls
Poor diet choices common
Prevention Strategies
Reduce your risk of Iron Deficiency with these evidence-based strategies:
Iron-rich foods daily
Vitamin C enhances absorption
Limit junk food
Management Strategies for Teenagers (13-18)
If you have Iron Deficiency, these nutrition and lifestyle strategies can help:
Screen female teens regularly
Breakfast with iron
Consider supplement if deficient
Best Foods for Teenagers (13-18) Managing Iron Deficiency
Focus on these therapeutic foods:
Beef Liver
Best source of bioavailable heme iron
→Venison (Deer, Lean)
Excellent source of highly bioavailable heme iron
→Spirulina
Highly bioavailable iron prevents and treats anemia
→Dulse
Exceptional iron content prevents and treats anemia
→Moringa
Exceptional iron with vitamin C for maximum absorption
→Oysters (Pacific)
Exceptional iron content combats anemia
→Spinach
Excellent source of non-heme iron
→Lamb (Grass-Fed, Lean)
Heme iron highly bioavailable for treating anemia
→Manage Iron Deficiency with Smart Nutrition
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