A mineral causes anaemia when it is not present in sufficient concentration. Name this mineral. What are the symptoms associated with this disease? Also list a few sources of this mineral.

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Anaemia:
Anaemia is a condition that lacks enough red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to the body's tissues.
A mineral that causes anaemia:
Anaemia occurs due to the deficiency of iron in the body as iron is the essential part of haemoglobin(transports oxygen throughout the body).
Its deficiency causes a decrease in the haemoglobin level.
Thus, the red blood cells are not able to carry a sufficient amount of oxygen to the body parts.
Symptoms of anaemia:
Weakness is profound.
Tiredness.
Paler appearance, nail turns white.
Loss in weight.
Sources of iron in food:
Beans.
Dark green leafy vegetable like spinach.
Peas.
Raisins, etc.

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