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You are getting some iron, but probably not enough.
It is important to get enough iron because iron builds red blood cells, muscle proteins, and healthy bones. Most importantly, it helps your blood cells carry the oxygen it needs for energy.
Try to eat more foods that have iron like red meat, pork, beans, dark green leafy vegetables, and cereal with added iron. If you don't like foods with iron, you should talk to your health care provider about taking an iron supplement.
Come back and take this quiz again in 2 weeks to check your progress!
For more information about iron check out our guides Iron and Teens and Dark Green Leafy Vegetables.
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