Iron deficiency anemia is the most common cause of nutritional deficiency.  It can cause severe anemia and appears to be related to cognitive delays in children.  For many people, the key to preventing iron deficiency is ensuring an adequate amount of iron in the diet.  Below are some foods that are rich in iron.  Liver is not included in this list.  Although it is an excellent source of iron, it is also high in cholesterol.  Iron comes in two forms: heme iron (from meat) and non-heme iron.  Heme-iron is better absorbed than non-heme iron but that doesn’t necessarily mean people who are

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