Hematology/Haematology - Anemia/Anaemia: Iron Deficiency

Practice Questions

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• Assessment

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

  Last Updated: 2020-06-18

  

  Reviewed and no new evidence identified that changes current recommendations.

• Q: Should iron-deficient individuals be screened for gastrointestinal disease?

  Last Updated: 2020-06-18

  

  New evidence added that supports current recommendations.

• Q: 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?

  Last Updated: 2016-09-12

• Q: 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?

  Last Updated: 2016-09-12

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

  Last Updated: 2016-09-12

• Q: 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?

  Last Updated: 2016-09-12

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

  Last Updated: 2016-09-12

• Intervention

  Q: 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?

  Last Updated: 2016-09-12

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

  Last Updated: 2016-09-12

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

  Last Updated: 2016-09-12

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

  Last Updated: 2016-09-12

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

  Last Updated: 2016-09-12

• Related Practice Questions

  Q: What treatment strategies are recommended for iron-deficiency anemia in adults with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)?

  Last Updated: 2019-01-07

• Q: Is diet or disease associated with hair loss (alopecia)?

  Last Updated: 2018-04-23

• Q: Are athletes at greater risk of iron deficiency and does exercise training impact iron status?

  Last Updated: 2017-10-19

• Q: Are vegetarian athletes at greater risk of iron deficiency than non-vegetarian athletes?

  Last Updated: 2017-09-12

• Q: Is diet or disease associated with the health or the appearance of nails?

  Last Updated: 2015-09-30