Case Study

BD is a 15 yo female who is seen by her physician for her yearly check up. The physician determines that BD has microcytic anemia. Her diet recall is as follows:

B- bagel with cream cheese D- 1 cup of pasta

6 oz milk ½ cup tomato sauce

L- turkey sandwich on whole-wheat bread 2 pieces garlic bread

lettuce 8 oz iced tea

mayonnaise S- apple

potato chips

8 oz iced tea

-Looking at BD's diet history, which food interferes with iron absorption?

Question

Case Study

BD is a 15 yo female who is seen by her physician for her yearly check up. The physician determines that BD has microcytic anemia. Her diet recall is as follows:
B- bagel with cream cheese	D- 1 cup of pasta
6 oz milk	½ cup tomato sauce
L- turkey sandwich on whole-wheat bread	2 pieces garlic bread
lettuce	8 oz iced tea
mayonnaise	S- apple
potato chips
8 oz iced tea

-Looking at BD's diet history, which food interferes with iron absorption?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Iced tea interferes with iron absorption due to the presence of tannins. Therefore, the best choice would be to eliminate or decrease the intake of iced tea in BD's diet. In addition, incorporating iron-rich foods such as leafy greens, red meat, and fortified cereals can also help improve her microcytic anemia. Iced tea contains tannins, which inhibit iron absorption. To improve iron absorption, it is recommended to consume vitamin C-rich foods such as fruits and vegetables with iron-containing foods. BD could consider swapping the iced tea with a glass of orange juice or having an apple with her turkey sandwich instead of potato chips.