Iron

This chapter contains sections titled: Introduction Summary Functions of Iron Iron: Systemic Distribution and Turnover Iron Absorption: Gastrointestinal Mucosal Uptake and Transfer Iron Homeostasis: the Regulation of Iron Acquisition and Distribution Inborn Disorders of Iron Kinetics and Use Influence of Inflammation on Iron Kinetics Measuring Iron Status Iron and the Infant Iron and Women in Their Reproductive Years Bioavailability of Iron Dietary Sources of Iron Iron Intake Reference Values Iron Deficiency Iron Overload Future Directions Public Health and Preventive Measures to Combat Iron Deficiency