You want to choose foods that are high in nutrient value, but lower in calories. Non nutrient dense foods tend to be high in fat , sodium, and calories for a comparably low portion size. No food is bad food, the important thing is to watch your portion size . This is a big problem in America. Fe is in the hemoglobin of red blood cells.
Women have a larger problem keeping their Fe requirements because of blood loss during menstruation.
If parents feel that red meat is bad for you, than they will not prepare it for their children. Dark meat of turkey and chicken are also rich sources of Fe. Information contained on this page does not represent the lecture verbatim. These notes are not a substitute for class attendance.