Iron and Fiber Welcome to your Iron and Fiber Name Email Lack of iron can result in what? Chronic disease Anemia Obesity Dehydration What are some symptoms of anemia? (there is more than one answer) Cold hands and feet Dizziness Headaches Irregular heartbeat What has the strongest, most easily absorbed, amount of iron? Vegetables Meat Water Starch Nearly half of all Americans don't get enough fiber. True False What does soluble fiber do? Hard fiber Slows down digestion Speeds up digestion Kick starts metabolism Soluble fiber can help stabilize blood sugar levels and curb hunger. That's important for maintaining a healthy weight and even for helping to prevent or control Type 2 Diabetes. True False How is insoluble fiber different from soluble fiber? Soluble fiber is better for you. Insoluble fiber is found in fat Insoluble fiber is not broken down Soluble fiber creates sugar Time's up