20, April 2025

An overview of iron-rich products to combat anaemia among adolescent girls

VOLUME-11; ISSUE-4; APR-2025

Author(s): vibhuti sirohi

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Research Scholar, Banasthali Vidyapith, Rajasthan, Jaipur, 304022

DOIs:10.2015/IJIRMF/202504039     |     Paper ID: IJIRMF202504039


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Numerous health problems are associated with deficits in certain nutrients. Anaemia is a condition caused by a lack of healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin. The main blood protein that carries oxygen to bodily cells is hemoglobin. The main causes of anemia are severe blood loss, ongoing chronic illnesses, and poor nutrition. Many teenage girls' diets do not provide them with enough iron to meet their high physiological needs for menstruation, body tissue development, and increased red blood cell production. Iron, vitamin B12, and vitamin C deficiency are the main causes of anemia resulting from inadequate nutrition. Treatment for iron deficiency-related anemia involves supplementation. Deficits in specific nutrients are linked to a host of health issues. A deficiency of hemoglobin or healthy red blood cells results in anemia. Hemoglobin is the primary blood protein that transports oxygen to body cells. Anemia is primarily brought on by substantial blood loss, persistent chronic conditions, and inadequate diet. The significant physiological needs of teenage females for menstruation, body tissue growth, and increased red blood cell production are often not met by their diets, which deprive them of adequate iron. Anemia resulting from malnutrition is mostly caused by deficiencies in iron, vitamin B12, and vitamin C. Supplementation is used to treat anemia caused by iron deficiency.
Adolescent, Anaemia, Diet, Green leafy vegetables, and Iron.

Vibhuti Sirohi, Dr. Navita Pareek(2025); An overview of iron-rich products to combat anaemia among adolescent girls, International Journal for Innovative Research in Multidisciplinary Field, ISSN(O): 2455-0620, Vol-11, Issue-4, Pp.282-291.          Available on –   https://www.ijirmf.com/

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