NOOTAN COLLEGE OF NURSING

SUBJECT : CHILD HEALTH NURSING

TOPIC : HEALTH TALK ON DIET IN ANEMIA

SUBMITTED TO, SUBMITTED BY,

Mrs, Mahalakshmi. B . Mrs, Sayma Mansuri

Associate professor of First year M.sc Nursing

Nootan college of nursing, Roll No: 03

Visnagar. NCN, Visnagar.

Name : Mrs. Sayma Mansuri

Subject : Child Health Nursing

Topic : Health Talk on Diet in Anemia

Group of participants : Patients with anemia and their relatives

Date : 25/03/19

Time : 11:00 AM

Venue : Nootan General Hospital, Pediatric ward

Method of teaching : Lecture cum discussion

A.V aids : Flash card

Evaluator Name : Mrs, Mahalakshmi.B

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.

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.
 TEACHING
A.V. AIDS EVALUATION
TIME OBJECTIVES CONTENT /LEARNING
USED
ACTIVITY
1 min To introduce Self
self and topic. Introduction
Topic

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..
1 To introduce Lecture cum
min to the topic. There are many forms of anemia, each with its own discussion
cause. Anemia can be temporary or long term, and it
can range from 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 have Lecture cum What is
1 min To define enough red blood cells or enough hemoglobin – the iron- discussion anemia?
anemia containing, oxygen-carrying protein molecules found in
the red blood cells.
 CAUSES:
It can result from any of the following factors.
o Heredity
o Infection
o Blood loss following a surgical procedure
o Alcoholism Lecture cum Which are the
2 min To list down discussion causes for anemia?
o External bleeding in women due to heavy
the causes of menstrual periods
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:
 Fatigue Which are t
2 min Lecture cum
 Pale skin symptoms o
To enlist the discussion
 A fast or irregular heartbeat anemia?
symptoms of
anemia.  Shortness of breath
 Chest pain
 Dizziness
 Cognitive problems

 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:
 Severe fatigue. When anemia is severe enough, you
To make aware Lecture cum Which are t
2 min may be so tired that you can't complete everyday tasks. By explanation complications
about the discussion
complications of You may be too exhausted to work or play. anemia?
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.

 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.
  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.
 PREVENTION:

Choose a vitamin-rich diet

Many types of anemia can't be prevented. However, you
can help avoid iron deficiency anemia and vitamin
deficiency anemias by choosing a diet that includes a
variety of vitamins and nutrients, including:
3 min  Iron. Iron-rich foods include beef and other meats, Lecture cum How you ca
To explain the beans, lentils, iron-fortified cereals, dark green leafy discussion prevent anem
prevention of vegetables and dried fruit.
anemia.  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.
 TREATMENT:
Your individual treatment plan should be determined with
your doctor and will be unique to you and your situation.
Your treatment may include:
o Dietary changes
What is the
3 min To discuss the o Lifestyle changes Lecture cum treatment o
treatment of o Homeopathic treatment discussion anemia?
anemia. 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
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
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
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: Lecture cum
discussion
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 salads/food and eating or drinking Which type
foods rich in vitamin C along with your meals would diet you can
facilitate iron absorption. Avoid drinking tea with your in anemia?
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.

5 min To prepare a Diet for anemic patients should be evaluated by a

sample menu for Medical expert and/or a nutritionist.DesiDieter nutrition
anemia
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,
and prune juice
Scrambled eggs
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
ADDITIONAL TIPS FOR BOOSTING IRON INTAKE
AND
ABSORPTION
o Eat iron-fortified foods such as iron-fortified
cereals and
soy sauce.
Cook food, especially acidic food, in iron cookware at high
temperatures.

What is anemia?

SUMMARY: Which are the

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

Option Early Morning Breakfast Mid Morning Lunch Evening Dinner

1 Tomato Carrot High An orange B roccoli and Mushroom S Milk and a piece B aked Vegetables
juice energy P ohawith teamed Rice with clear of Carrot
Pudina Chutney tomato soup Murrabba

2 Beetroot carrot Ragi Porridge A guava Phulkas with Methi C Dates Kheer Phulka with B lack C
and Orange Juice haman and Kadhi hanna Curry

3 Carrot Spinach Sweet idlis with A bowl of S oya upma with mint raita Healthy Fruity S auteed Green
and Lime Juice coconut chutney watermelon Jelly B eanswith Tofu along
With Boiled rice

4 Green Lemon Bajra Potato An apple Chinese style Spinach R Milk with T ill Toast with Stir Fry
Tea Roti with Dahi ice Laddos B eets and clear tomato
soup

5 Wheat Grass Juice Methi Dhokla An amla S prouted Green Gram D Anjeer Basundi T il roti with Lotus Stem
muraabba osa with Sambhar Kofta curry