Deficiency of iron in the food leads to_________
Deficiency of iron in the food leads to anemia. Iron is an important element required for the formation of red blood cells (RBCs). In RBCs, hemoglobin is formed with iron and globin protein. This respiratory pigment, hemoglobin, is necessary for carrying oxygen to all the cells of body. If iron is less in the food, it leads to decreased hemoglobin which is called anemia.