ROLE OF IRON COOKWARE IN SUPPLYING THE DAILY IRON REQUIREMENT
Keywords:
anemia, iron-deficiency, ironmaganese, mineral nutrition, cooking and eating utensilsAbstract
Data published by the World Health Organization show that there are around two billion people in the world with iron deficiency anemia. /ron deficiency anemia is currently considered the number one public nutrition problem to be solved. Enrichment of processed foods and medical treatment with iron supplementation were the usual forms to fight the disease, both with limited success. The use of iron pans in food preparation has been pointed by some researchers as an alternative solution to treat and prevent iron deficiency anemia. The present article discusses the role of iron cookware in treating and preventing iron deficiency anemia, the necessary cautions when doing so, recommendations and counterindications. The scientific literature was thoroughly reviewed in arder to provide backup to professionals who work in the public health care system, showing the peculiar characteristics of iron pans and showing how they can help eradicate iron deficiency anemia efficiently
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