Iron Deficiency Day Quiz

How many people suffer from iron deficiency worldwide? *

Which of these symptoms are common in people suffering from iron deficiency? *

Is iron deficiency the world's most common type of macronutrient malnutrition? *

What is the function of hemoglobin? *

Which of the following is true? *

Ferritin is a protein that stores iron.
Serum ferritin indicates how much iron is stored in your body, in other words, your iron reserves.
Ferritin helps the absorption of iron.
Answers a and b are both true.

Iron Deficiency Day is celebrated every November 26. Do you know why that date was chosen?

No particular reason
Because 26 is the atomic number of iron, which means the element has 26 protons in its nucleus.
There are 26 known symptoms of iron deficiency.

Which essential body functions depend on iron? *

What is the difference between iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia? *

There is no difference.
They are not the same thing. If iron deficiency is not managed, it can progress to a more severe stage in which the body lacks hemoglobin, which is called iron deficiency anemia.
Iron deficiency is present only in persons with co-existing chronic conditions.
Iron deficiency becomes iron deficiency anemia during the winter due to lack of sun exposure.

True or false? Iron is important for a woman's health throughout every stage of life. *

Which conditions increase the risk of iron deficiency? *