JOITIBA COLLEGE OF NURSING,BHANDU.

HEALTH TALK
SUBJECT: MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING
TOPIC : “DIET IN ANEMIA”

SUBMITTED TO: MR. kAUShAL PATIDAR SUBMITTED By: MS. ANkITA TRIvEDI
ASSISTANT PROfESSOR fy MSC NURSING
JCN, BhANDU JCN, BhANDU

SUBMISSION ON:
 “DIET IN ANEMIA”
Name : Ms. Ankita trivedi
Subject : Medical Surgical Nursing
Topic : Diet in Anemia
Group of participants : Patients with anemia and their relatives
Date :
Time :
Venue : Male medical ward
Method of Teaching : Lecture cum discussion.
A.V.Aid : Poster and flash cards

General Objective:

At the end of the health talk on diet in anemia participants are able to understand and gain in depth knowledge regarding the symptoms,
causes and prevention of anemia and apply this knowledge in day to day lifestyle.

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Specific Objective:

At the end of the health talk the group will be able to:

 Introduce to the topic.

 Define anemia
 List down the causes of anemia
 Enlist the symptoms of anemia.
 Aware about the complications of anemia.
 Explain the prevention of anemia.
 Discuss the treatment of anemia.
 Make aware about the diet in anemia.
 Prepare a sample menu for anemia.

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HEALTH TALK ON “DIET IN ANEMIA”

INTRODUCTION:
Anemia is a condition in which you don't have enough healthy
red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to your tissues..
There are many forms of anemia, each with its own cause.
To introduce to Lecture cum
1 min Anemia can be temporary or long term, and it can range from
the topic. discussion
mild to severe.
anemia can be a sign of serious illnesses. Treatments for
anemia range from taking supplements to undergoing medical
procedures. You may be able to prevent some types of anemia
by eating a healthy, varied diet.

DEFINITION:

Anemia is a condition in which the blood does not Lecture cum What is
1 min To define discussion anemia?
have enough red blood cells or enough hemoglobin –
anemia the iron-containing, oxygen-carrying protein
molecules found in the red blood cells.
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CAUSES:
It can result from any of the following factors.
o Heredity
o Infection
o Blood loss following a surgical procedure
To list down o Alcoholism Which are th
o External bleeding in women due to heavy
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menstrual periods anemia?
anemia
o Pregnancy
o Chronic diseases which disable red blood cell
production
o Lack of consumption of iron-rich food sources due
to strict dieting or poverty

SYMPTOMS:
Signs and symptoms vary depending on the cause of
your anemia, but may include:
To enlist the  Fatigue Which are t h
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anemia.  A fast or irregular heartbeat anemia?
 Shortness of breath
 Chest pain
 Dizziness
 Cognitive problems
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 Cold hands and feet

 Headache
 Weakness
 Tiredness
 Confusion
 Pale skin
Initially, anemia can be so mild it goes unnoticed. But
signs and symptoms increase as anemia worsens.

COMPLICATIONS:

Left untreated, anemia can cause numerous

complications, such as:
To make  Severe fatigue. When anemia is severe enough, you Which are t h
aware about the may be so tired that you can't complete everyday Lecture cum
2 min By explanation complications
complications discussion
tasks. You may be too exhausted to work or play. anemia?
of anemia
 Heartroblems. Anemia can lead to a rapid or
irregular heartbeat — an arrhythmia. Your heart
must pump more blood to compensate for the lack
of oxygen in the blood when you're anemic. This
can even lead to congestive heart failure.
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 Death. Some inherited anemias, such as sickle cell
anemia, can be serious and lead to life-threatening
complications. Losing a lot of blood quickly results
in acute, severe anemia and can be fatal.

PREVENTION:

Choose a vitamin-rich diet

Many types of anemia can't be prevented. However,
you can help avoid iron deficiency anemia and vitamin
To explain the deficiency anemias by choosing a diet that includes a
variety of vitamins and nutrients, including:
prevention of  Iron. Iron-rich foods include beef and other meats, Lecture cum How you ca
3 min anemia.
beans, lentils, iron-fortified cereals, dark green leafy discussion prevent anem
vegetables and dried fruit.
 Folate. This nutrient, and its synthetic form, folic
acid, can be found in citrus fruits and juices,
bananas, dark green leafy vegetables, legumes and
fortified breads, cereals and pasta.
 Vitamin B-12. This vitamin is found naturally in
meat and dairy products. It's also added to some
cereals and soy products, such as soy milk.
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 Vitamin C. Foods containing vitamin C, such as
citrus fruits, melons and berries, help increase iron
absorption.
Consider genetic counseling if you have a family
history of anemia
If you have a family history of an inherited anemia,
such as sickle cell anemia, talk to your doctor and
possibly a genetic counselor about your risk and
what risks you may pass on to your children.

TREATMENT:
Your individual treatment plan should be determined
with your doctor and will be unique to you and your
To discuss the situation. Your treatment may include:
o Dietary changes
treatment of o Lifestyle changes
What is the
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o Medication and/or medical procedures
DIETARY CHANGES
An anemia diet is a meal plan that contains iron-rich
food source and foods that aid the absorption of iron. It
may also include iron supplements. Iron supplements
should be taken under a doctor’s supervision because
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the risk of toxicity in the case of high supplemental
doses of iron is significant.

FOODS THAT ARE RICH IN IRON:

There are two types of iron in food sources. Heme iron
is found in animal products and non-heme iron is
found in plant foods.
1. Heme Iron Foods
These are the foods that contain the ‘heme iron’ which
is present in the animal products. Examples of foods
that are rich in heme iron are given as follows.
o Oysters
o Chicken liver
o Beef liver
o Turkey
o Sardines, shellfish, and fish

2. Non-Heme Iron Foods

These are the foods that contain the ‘non-heme iron’
which is present in the plant products as well as in
milk, meat and eggs. Examples of foods that are rich
in non-heme iron are given as follows.
o Green leafy vegetables
o Enriched breakfast cerea
o Pumpkin seeds
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o Cooked lentils and beans
o Baked potato
o Enriched pasta

FOODS THAT BOOST IRON ABSORPTION

o Foods rich in vitamin C and citric acid such as
oranges
o Fruits like cantaloupes, strawberries, and
grapefruits
o Vegetables like broccoli, tomato, brussels sprouts,
and red and green peppers
o Beef
o Poultry
o Salmon and some other kinds of fish
o Wheat germ

FOODS THAT INHIBIT IRON ABSORPTION

o Foods that contain high amount of the minerals
zinc, calc
o ium, copper, and magnesium. These minerals
compete with iron for their absorption
o Foods that contain high amount of fiber
o Legumes, grains, and other plant foods
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o Eggs, both the whites and the yolks
o Tea, coffee and other beverages that contain tannic
acid
o Cocoa
o Some herbs, including chamomile and, peppermint

DIET IN ANEMIA:

A diet rich in iron helps in increasing the hemoglobin

levels. It is seen that iron from non-veg sources (heme-
iron) is more readily absorbed than iron from
vegetarian sources (non-heme iron). The addition of
vitamin C to the diet helps in the absorption of iron
and hence squeezing some lime juice on your
To make salads/food and eating or drinking foods rich in Which type
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5 min aware about the vitamin C along with your meals would facilitate iron diet you can e
discussion
diet in anemia. in anemia?
absorption. Avoid drinking tea with your meals as the
tannins present in the tea can interfere with the
absorption of iron from the meal.

Adults and children who are diagnosed of low

hemoglobin count require an iron rich diet. Diet for
anemia contains iron rich veg/non-veg sources and is
nutritionally rich in vitamins and folic acid.
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Diet for anemic patients should be evaluated by a
medical expert and/or a nutritionist. DesiDieter
nutrition experts have formulated an Anemia Diet i.e.,
a generic plan to help individuals improve upon their
hemoglobin count.
A SAMPLE MEAL PLAN
This sample meal plan was created with a selection of
foods that support adequate iron intake.
Breakfast
Oatmeal breakfast sweetened with molasses, raisins,
To prepare a and prune juice Lecture cum
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Scrambled eggs discussion
for anemia
Lunch
Sandwiches with peanut butter or tuna
Apricots and raisins
Sloppy joes and shredded chicken tortillas
Dinner
Dark green vegetables like kale or spinach
Lasagna, macaroni or other casseroles
Cheese
Turkey, beef, chicken or fish.
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ADDITIONAL TIPS FOR BOOSTING IRON INTAKE AND
ABSORPTION
o Eat iron-fortified foods such as iron-fortified
cereals and
soy sauce.
o Cook food, especially acidic food, in iron
cookware at high temperatures.

What is anemia?

SUMMARY: Which are the

 Definition signs and
 Causes symptoms of
anemia?
 Symptoms
To summarize  Complications By asking
How to prevent
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the topic.  Prevention question
the anemia?
 Treatment
 Diet in anemia Which type of
 Menu plan for anemia diet is
recommended in
the anemia?

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Diet for Anaemia

Option Early Morning Breakfast Mid Morning Lunch Evening Dinner

1 Tomato Carrot High An orange B roccoli and Mushroom Milk and a piece Baked Vegetables
juice energy P ohawith Steamed Rice with clear of Carrot
Pudina Chutney tomato soup Murrabba
2 Beetroot carrot Ragi Porridge A guava Phulkas with Methi Dates Kheer Phulka with B lack
and Orange C haman and Kadhi Channa Curry
Juice
3 Carrot Spinach Sweet idlis with A bowl of Soya upma with mint Healthy Fruity Sauteed Green
and Lime Juice coconut chutney watermelon raita Jelly B eanswith Tofu along
With Boiled rice
4 Green Lemon Bajra Potato An apple Chinese style Spinach Milk with Till Toast with Stir Fry
Tea Roti with Dahi Rice Laddos B eets and clear tomato
soup
5 Wheat Grass Methi Dhokla An amla S prouted Green Gram Anjeer Basundi T il roti with Lotus Stem
Juice muraabba Dosa with Sambhar Kofta curry