MICRONUTRIENTS

FOR ADOLESCENTS

IRON

WHAT IS IRON?
An essential trace mineral that is needed in the formation of hemoglobin which is the part of the blood that carries oxygen.

WHY DO ADOLESCENTS NEED ADDITIONAL IRON?

Due to increased growth, the need of adolescents for iron is increased Females, especially, need additional iron when menstruation starts because of the loss of blood; and since their iron requirement cannot be met by their food intake, supplementation is needed Males, however, can attain their iron requirement from their food intake

WHAT ARE THE SOURCES OF IRON?

Chicken

Blood

Meat

Liver Fish/Shellfish

Heart

ANIMAL SOURCES

WHAT ARE THE SOURCES OF IRON?

Cereals Legumes

Dark green leafy vegetables

PLANT SOURCES

WHAT IS FERROUS SULFATE?

A micronutrient supplement that provides iron needed by the body to form red blood cells (RBC) (nlm.nih.gov)

WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE OF FERROUS SULFATE?

It treats and prevents iron deficiency anemia (IDA) which is a condition that occurs when the RBC do not carry sufficient oxygen to the tissues of the body

WHAT IS THE RECOMMENDED DOSAGE FOR FEMALES?

One tablet once a week at least 1 hour before meals or 2 hours after meals

VITAMIN C

WHAT IS VITAMIN C?
A water soluble vitamin needed for normal growth and development

WHY IS VITAMIN C IMPORTANT?

Improves immune function

Promotes absorption of iron

Functions as an antioxidant Heals wounds and scars

WHAT ARE THE SOURCES OF VITAMIN C?

Guava

Mango

Strawberry

Liver

Citrus

Tomatoes

IODINE

WHAT IS IODINE?
A trace mineral that is naturally found in the body

WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE OF IODINE?

Growth and development

Metabolism
Regulation of body temperature Important in mental development

WHAT ARE THE SOURCES OF IODINE?

Iodized Salt Seafood

Seaweeds

Other Iodine Fortified Food

CALCIUM

WHAT IS CALCIUM?
Most abundant mineral in the body

WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE OF CALCIUM?

Formation of teeth and bones

Contraction and relaxation of muscles

For iron absorption

WHAT ARE THE SOURCES OF CALCIUM?

Dairy products

Ice cream

Monggo

Soy beans

Leafy vegetables

WHAT ARE THE SOURCES OF CALCIUM?

Alamang Dilis

Shell fish & Crustaceans

Dried Fish

THANKS!