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Date: Tue, 19 Nov 2024 12:52:21 -0700
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 - Can be deadly if untreated
 
 ### Iron Deficiency
-
+Anemia is the deficiency disorder caused by iron efficiency 
+- After red blood cells die, the body breaks them down and conserves most of the iron that was in hemoglobin
+- Some iron is lost each day via the gastrointestinal tract, urine, skin, or any form of bleeding
+- **Iron deficiency** refers to low iron stores in the body, and **iron deficiency is the most common nutrient deficiency in the US**.
+- Anemic red blood cells can shrink, becoming pale, and misshapen
+- Negative effects of iron deficiency anemia include interference with
+	- Growth
+	- Behavior
+	- Immune system function
+	- Energy metabolism
+- Signs and symptoms of iron deficiency include:
+	- Pale skin and pale mucous membranes
+	- Fatigue and weakness
+	- Irritabilit