Diet for anemia may include foods high in iron and/or Vitamin B.  Supplements/Vitamins may be sufficient for some people.  Please consult your doctor or nutritionist for which diet would be most appropriate.

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Foods High in Iron:

• Breads and cereals fortified with Iron

• Dark green vegetables

• Dried fruits

• Egg yolk

• Legumes

• Liver

• Meats

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Foods High in Vitamin B:

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Vitamin B1 (thiamine):

• Pork and nuts

• Whole grain cereals

• Legumes

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Vitamin B2 (riboflavin):

• Milk

• Lean meats

• Fish

• Grains

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Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine):

• Yeast

• Corn

• Meats

• Poultry

• Fish

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Vitamin B12 (cobalamin):

• Meat

• Liver

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References​

• Silvestri, L. (2014). Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN Examination (6th Edition). St. Louis, Missouri: Saunders, Elsevier Inc.

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