Rhonda visits her MD because she is feeling constantly tired. After a thorough case
history involving questions about her diet, her MD takes a blood sample. Results
indicate that her hemoglobin level is at 7g/100ml of blood (normal levels are 12-
18g/100ml of blood).
Based on the results of Rhonda's bloodwork:
a) What condition might Rhonda have ?
b) Why would Rhonda's low hemoglobin level cause her to feel tired ?
c) Rhonda's MD asked about iron intake (eg. from meat) in her diet? Explain why.