Ingredients| Elements that go into a mixture of food. Ingredients of fresh apple sauce include apples, water, cinnamon and brown sugar. Look for ingredients on food packaging. The list starts with the item that takes up the most weight and ends with the item that is the lightest. When choosing a food item, choose something that has sugar listed as the 3rd or 4th ingredient.|Ingredients.swf\Insoluble Fiber| Insoluble fiber does not dissolve in water so it helps to move material through the colon faster by increasing the bulk of the stool. Foods that contain insoluble fiber include: whole grains, nuts, wheat bran and vegetables.|InsolubleFiber.swf\Iodine|An essential trace mineral needed by the thyroid gland to produce thyroxin (thyroid hormone), which regulates metabolism (the body's rate of energy use). Symptoms of iodine deficiency include weight gain and goiter (enlarged thyroid gland), however, the wide use of iodized salt has virtually eliminated iodine deficiency in the United States. Food sources include: iodized salt, ocean fish, seaweed and dairy products.|Iodine.swf\Iron | An essential trace mineral that helps in the production of hemoglobin (red blood cells) and myoglobin (muscle cells). Iron binds with oxygen in the blood. Food sources include: liver and other organ meat, poultry, fish, egg yolks, dried legumes, ground beef, leafy green vegetables, shellfish, enriched breads and pastas, and fortified cereals.  Sometimes children who consume too much milk and eat a small variety of food can develop <u><a href="asfunction:_level0.LinkToWord,Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA)">iron deficiency anemia</a></u> .|Iron.swf\Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA)| IDA is a condition in which blood lacks adequate healthy red blood cells. Iron is needed to make hemoglobin, a substance in red blood cells that enables them to carry oxygen. IDA is characterized by weakness, paleness, shortness of breath and an increased susceptibility to infection. Diets low in iron is most often the cause of IDA in infants, toddlers (especially with high milk intake) and teens. Pregnant woman also need to ensure adequate iron intake. Foods high in iron include lean meats, egg yolks, broccoli, and fortified cereals (see <u><a href="asfunction:_level0.LinkToWord,Heme Iron">heme iron</a></u> and <u><a href="asfunction:_level0.LinkToWord,Non-Heme Iron">non-heme iron</a></u>).|IronDeficiencyAnemia.swf\Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)| IBS is a disorder characterized most commonly by cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, and diarrhea. IBS can be controlled with diet, stress management, and prescribed medications. <u><a href="asfunction:_level0.LinkToWord,Dietary Fiber">Dietary fiber</a></u> may help with constipation. Whole grain breads and cereals, fruits, and vegetables are good sources of fiber.|IrritableBowelSyndrome.swf\Insulin| During digestion, food is broken down into glucose. Glucose is the body's main source of energy. The pancreas will secrete insulin once glucose has entered the blood stream. Insulin is a hormone and think of it as a key to a door. Insulin unlocks the door to the cell allowing glucose to enter. People with diabetes may not produce insulin (Type 1 diabetes) or they may not have adequate amounts of insulin (Type 2 diabetes). |Insulin.swf\