Iron is famous for giving colour to red blood cells, which carry oxygen around the body, but it also has other vital roles - so not having enough is unhealthy.
Those who have low energy, find themselves catching flies yawning during the work day or feeling breathless after a flight of stairs could all have one thing in common - low iron.
The doctor, dietitian and Quality Meat Scotland board member has explained the main functions of iron and how to spot when you are experiencing symptoms of a deficiency. Another vital role of iron is making sure the body's immune system works correctly, as studies have shown that people with low iron levels in the blood are more likely to pick up infections and take longer to recover.
The figure for girls is the most shocking because this age group has the highest iron requirement to support normal growth and the onset of periods.
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