Key findings and recommendations include:
- the effect of dietary factors (such as calcium or dairy products, phytates, tea and coffee, ascorbic acid, and heme-iron foods) on non-heme iron absorption and iron status in adultsthe feasibility of managing iron deficiency in non-pregnant adults by dietary changes
- the management of iron deficiency in non-pregnant adults
- the risks of taking iron supplements when not anemic
- the effect of regular blood donation on iron status