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KEY POINTS
* Iron is required for the transport of oxygen and numerous metabolic functions, including the production of energy.
* Dietary iron exists in two forms: haem iron is found in foods from animal sources, especially meat; and non-haem iron is found mainly in plant foods. Haem iron is absorbed with much greater efficiency than non-haem iron. Absorption of non-haem iron is enhanced by vitamin C or the presence of meat, poultry or fish; and inhibited by phytate and polyphenols.
* The combination of increased iron requirement for growth, iron loss through bleeding, and poor food selection, increases the risk of iron deficiency, especially ...
Source: HighBeam Research, Iron.(Section 2: Key nutrients delivered by red meat in the diet)