Iron

toc =Chemical Formula= Fe

=Chemical Image= =Picture citation:= = = http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iron

=About the Element= Iron is one of the elements of the periodic table Atomic number: 26 Atomic mass: 55.874

=Effect on Body= Nutritional Facts Iron is one of the most abundant metals on Earth. In humans, it is an essential component of proteins involved in an oxygen transport. It is also essential for the regulation of cell growth and differentiation. Excess amounts of iron can result in toxicity and even death. Pregnant women should consume lots of Iron because after labor anemia can occur. Anemia in the blood is a symptom of too little iron. Lack of iron also, limits oxygen delivery to cells, which brings fatigue, poor work performance, and decreased immunity.

=Foods containing Iron:= • Clams • Mussels • Liver • Beef • Enriched breakfast cereals • Pumpkin seeds • Turkey • Fruits and vegetables • Ect.

=Citation:= http://www.healthcastle.com/iron.shtml http://dietary-supplements.info.nih.gov/factsheets/iron.asp#h1

=Group Members= Taylor Tomasco Amanda Rivera John Derry