1. Fig. 1

2. Iron is found in red
meat, chicken, turkey, eggs and
cereals.
Fig. 2

3. • Iron is a part of all cells and does many
things in our bodies.
• For example, iron carries oxygen from
our lungs throughout our bodies.
• Iron also helps muscles store and use
oxygen.

4. Cells
Iron
Fig. 3

5. Fig. 4

6. What happens if we don’t
eat them?
• When you don't get enough iron in your
body you may get anemia, excessive
menstrual bleeding, learning disabilities,
low body temperature, dizzy spells, weak
and/or tiredness.
• You may also go pale in the face and need
to rest more in excercise.
• When you are low in iron, your brain and
organs are being starved of oxygen.

7. Many vegetarian foods are good

8.  http://schoolworkhelper.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Hematite2.jpg
 http://im.glogster.com/media/5/32/16/42/32164264.jpg
 http://archives.focus.hms.harvard.edu/2005/Mar25_2005/images/mouse_in
testine.jpg
 http://www.rebuild-from-depression.com/blog/pictures/meat%20iron.jpg