World Health Organization (WHO)
United Nations agency for international public health.
Why we reference it: Global guidance on anemia, iron deficiency, and nutrition policy.
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Sources & References
IronIQ is an educational platform. The information provided throughout the website is based on trusted public health organizations, evidence-based nutrition guidance, and reputable medical resources.
IronIQ is intended for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.
Primary sources
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
U.S. national public health agency.
Why we reference it: Population-level data and recommendations on iron and nutrition.
Visit official siteNational Institutes of Health (NIH)
U.S. medical research agency.
Why we reference it: Peer-reviewed research on iron metabolism and deficiency.
Visit official siteNIH Office of Dietary Supplements
Authoritative fact sheets on vitamins and minerals.
Why we reference it: Reference values, food sources, and absorption guidance for iron.
Visit official siteMayo Clinic
Nonprofit academic medical center.
Why we reference it: Patient-friendly explanations of iron deficiency anemia and care.
Visit official siteNational Health Service (NHS)
United Kingdom's publicly funded healthcare system.
Why we reference it: Clear public-facing guidance on iron-rich diets and symptoms.
Visit official siteAmerican Society of Hematology
Leading professional society for blood disorders.
Why we reference it: Clinical perspective on anemia and iron-related conditions.
Visit official siteHarvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Public health research and education institution.
Why we reference it: Evidence-based nutrition guidance through The Nutrition Source.
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Topics covered
These sources inform the content IronIQ provides across the following topics.
- Iron Deficiency
- Iron Absorption
- Vitamin C
- Iron-rich Foods
- Healthy Nutrition
- Anemia Awareness
- Healthy Eating Habits
- Nutrition Education
How IronIQ uses these sources
These resources were used to help develop the educational content, scoring guidance, and AI-generated explanations across IronIQ.
- Assessment
- Quick Assessment
- Match IQ
- Daily Match Challenge
- Food Scanner
- Rate My Meal
- Academy Lessons
- AI Educational Responses
Disclaimer
IronIQ is intended for educational purposes only. This platform does not diagnose medical conditions or replace advice from qualified healthcare professionals.
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