Diploma in Dietetics Health and Nutrition, Doctorate Biomedical Sciences, Principle of Nutrition, Doctorate Biomedical Science , MSC Master of Science
Dietitian/Nutritionist, Ghaziabad
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Which of the following can increase the RBC count in short span of time if included in one s diet?
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Spinach is famous for curing iron-deficiency anemia. Only one cup of cooked spinach carries more than 6 mg of iron as well as other nutrients. Jaggery is also rich in iron and a tablespoon (20 grams) contains 2.2 mg of iron. Beetroot carries a significant amount of iron and helps in the regeneration of red blood cells in the body.
Anemia is a disorder that is the result of poor diet.
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While it is true that in most cases of anemia, poor diet is the cause of the disease but it is not the case in all anemic patients. In some cases, it can be due to genetic reasons such as in the case of sickle cell anemia. Even in pregnant women and children, anemia is the result of their higher iron demands.
Which of the following home diet remedies work in case of severe anemia?
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Fenugreek leaves contain a fat-soluble molecule called chlorophyll which is similar to the hemoglobin molecule. The leaves aid blood formation and should be taken in cooked form. Beetroot juice is an instant hemoglobin booster while spinach is also super rich in iron. All these can bring down severe iron deficiency.
Which of the following can hinder iron absorption in the body?
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Tea, coffee, and wine contain polyphenols which are known to inhibit the absorption of non-heme iron in the body. Tea and coffee have a high content of polyphenols, and therefore, people should avoid them after meals so as to allow the body to absorb the iron properly.
Which kind of diet makes a person prone to anemia?
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The vegetarians, mostly, consume non-heme iron, which is not absorbed as well by the body as the heme form and therefore, they are at a higher risk of anemia. To counter this, they should consume vegetables rich in vitamin C and also increase their iron intake.
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