Hematology/Haematology - Anemia/Anaemia: Iron Deficiency

Pathway Contributor: Susan Firus

Credentials:
RD

Degree(s):
Master of Arts, Registered Dietitian

Relevant Dietetic Experience and Accomplishments:

• Editor PEN
• Advocate for Child Nutrition & Type I Diabetes
• Chair of Mindful Eating Counselling Working Group

Practice Focus:
Diabetes

Contributions:

• Are men and women who donate blood on a regular basis at risk of developing iron deficiency or iron-deficiency anemia? What can help to prevent or treat this deficiency among donors?  

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• Can iron deficiency among non-pregnant adults be treated by diet?  

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• What is recommended for managing or treating iron deficiency or iron-deficiency anemia among non-pregnant adults?  

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• What is the the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) for iron and why?  

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• What is the impact of calcium or dairy product intake on non-heme iron absorption and is there an effect on iron status among healthy adults?  

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• What is the impact of tea and coffee consumption on non-heme iron absorption and is there an effect on iron status among healthy adults?  

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• What is the impact of ascorbic acid intake on non-heme iron absorption and is there an effect on iron status among healthy adults?  

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• What is the impact of meat, fish and poultry consumption on non-heme iron absorption and is there an effect on iron status among healthy adults?  

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• What is the impact of dietary phytate on non-heme iron absorption and is there an effect on iron status among healthy adults?  

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• Is there a risk in supplementing iron and zinc together?  

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• Is there an interaction between iron fortification/supplementation and copper absorption?  

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• Hematology/Haematology Anemia/Anaemia - Iron Deficiency Toolkit

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• Hematology/Haematology Anemia/Anaemia - Iron Deficiency Toolkit

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