date:Oct 08, 2012
Nutritionist Dr Carrie Ruxton, said manufacturers had a responsibility and commercial incentive to tackle the iron shortfall in 11 to 64 year-olds. She argued that using red meat in a more healthy way and in more appealing portion sizes would also tap into demand for food that made people feel more energetic.
If iron intakes are chronically low, iron-deficiency anaemia can occur which can cause breathlessness, tiredness, muscle fatigue, headaches and insomnia, she said.
Manufacturers need to h