The diet should be based on a patient’s food habits, preferences and all relevant environmental factors

Anemia characterized by the inability of bone marrow to produce adequate numbers of blood cells.

A blood sample is spread on a glass slide and strained for analysis under a microscope.

Immature red blood cells released into blood by the bone marrow.

Consists of blood, blood vessels, bone marrow, spleen, and other tissues

Signs and symptoms of nutritional anemia, except.

Pertains to large, immature, and nucleated RBCs, which are clinically manifested by glossitis

Pertains to anemia induced by easy damage of the RBCs

Caused primarily by decreased production of the hormone erythropoietin, which is normally produced in the kidneys

A condition in which a number of regulatory mechanisms for iron are inoperative.

Inherited disorders of abnormal alpha or beta globin synthesis

Carry carbon dioxide-rich blood from tissues to the heart

Modifiable risk factors of CVD, except.

Processed fatty acids; hydrogenated fatty acids that act like SFA; increase cholesterol secretion