and death can result. Hemoglobin (Hb)‚ the iron-containing respiratory protein in red blood cells‚ is responsible for transporting oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body. Measured in grams per deciliter (g/dL)‚ hemoglobin levels indicate the blood’s ability to carry oxygen and iron. Too little iron interferes with vital functions and leads to morbidity and mortality. The stakes are higher in women specially‚ those who are not particular about iron and other nutrients in their diet‚ as the drop
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of sorghum and millets to food and nutrition security The main element guiding food security will be adoption of appropriate innovations and sustained efforts to intensify production of cereals like sorghum and millets among smallholder farmers. This is specifically so in arid environments where traditional cereals such as maize are underperforming. Yield levels for maize in these agro-ecological zones has declined from 1.2t/ha to 0.7t/ha in the past decade (Ministry of Agriculture‚ 2015). Sorghum
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Definition of Hemoglobin • Description of Hemoglobin • Questions To Ask Your Doctor About Hemoglobin Definition of Hemoglobin Hemoglobin is the iron-carrying protein found in red blood cells that binds to oxygen. Description of Hemoglobin Hemoglobin is a crystallizable‚ conjugated protein consisting of an iron-containing pigment (called heme or hematin) and a simple protein‚ globin. In the lungs‚ it combines readily with oxygen to form a loose‚ unstable compound called oxyhemoglobin
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We all realize that including dynamically hued foods grown from the ground to our plates will expand the supplement substance of our dinners. Be that as it may‚ rather than simply concentrating on including these sustenances‚ we ought to additionally remember ingestion. The bioavailability‚ or the body’s capacity to assimilate supplements from a sustenance‚ is as vital as the supplement content itself. In the event that our bodies can’t assimilate the supplements‚ it’s as if we never ate them by
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including malnutrition‚ low iron intake‚ and reduced liver function (Jaeger & Hedegaard‚ 2001). Albumin is a protein synthesized in the liver and helps maintain blood volume‚ and it acts as a carrier for substances‚ such as medications; therefore‚ it is important that Josephine’s slight lowered albumin not be overlooked or misdiagnosed. Josephine’s low iron can be an indicator of a damaged liver because the liver stores iron; however‚ her diet recall showed insufficient iron intake consuming less
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Hemochromatosis Introduction Hemochromatosis is the most common genetic disorder in Canada. It is a condition of Iron overload‚ that is‚ when the body absorbs Iron more than normal. This disorder has two forms. Primary Hemochromatosis‚ also Heredity Hemochromatosis‚ is a genetic disorder that is inherited from the parents. In this situation more Iron is absorbed into the Gastro-Intestinal tract. This results into Liver swelling. Another form of this disorder is the Secondary Hemochromatosis‚ also
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function in the body. One basic food is bread‚ other cereals and potatoes and the main nutrient for this type of food is carbohydrate‚ calcium‚ iron‚ B vitamins and dietary fibre. The main function of carbohydrate in the body is to provide energy. Dietary fibre is not absorbed but passes through the gastrointestinal tract‚ helping to keep it healthy before being excreted. The role of calcium is to develop and maintain the teeth and bones. Iron on the other is required to form haemoglobin in the blood
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Globalisation and Indian Economy Report India ’s Intra-SAARC Trade Position During The Last Decade (2002-2011) GROUP 7 INTRODUCTION SAARC The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) is an organisation of South Asian nations‚ which was established on 8 December 1985 when the government of Bangladesh‚ Bhutan‚ India‚ Maldives‚ Nepal‚ Pakistan‚ and Sri Lanka formally adopted its charter providing for the promotion of economic and social progress‚ cultural development within
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MAASAI MARA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL STUDIES‚ RELIGION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COURSE OUTLINE HIS 110: Introduction to African History upto 1884 Course Lecturer: Amos Nandasaba Kundu‚ Phone: 0725662814; Email: amoskundu@yahoo.com‚ hamisiwasike@yahoo.com Course Description The course deals with the history of Africa from the earliest times to the time of European imperialism. It is a course that acts as a foundation in understanding not only the
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A pregnant mother requires: * A good supply of protein for the growth of new cells. * Additional calcium‚ phosphorus and vitamin D to assist bone and teeth formation. * B group vitamins‚ which aid the metabolism of carbohydrates * Iron and folate to prevent anaemia * Increased fibre intake to prevent constipation * 6-8 glasses of water per day. * Task- List 5 foods for each of the underlined
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