Abstract:Iron (Fe) deficiency states are the most common nutritional deficiencies in developed countries (1) and women of childbearing age are at particular risk because of the effects of menstruation and pregnancy (2) . The National Diet and Nutrition Survey (2004), reported mean intakes for total Fe in all women (19-64 years) as 10.0 mg/d which is 82 % of the RNI (3) . There are very few validated nutritional screening instruments available in the UK, which can be used to estimate Fe intake to indicate nutritional ri… Show more
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