Anemia is a condition where the blood does not have enough healthy, normal red blood cells. There are many anemias caused by factors not related to nutrition, but nutrient deficiencies can also be the culprit. The most common nutrient deficiencies that result in anemias are deficiencies of iron, folate, vitamin B12, and vitamin B6.
Identify the types of Anemia given the symptoms below:

1) A form of this anemia, called pernicious anemia, occurs when inadequate intrinsic factor is secreted into the stomach.
2) This type of anemia is caused by a recessive mutation that causes hemoglobin molecules to fold incorrectly.
3) Treatment may involve injections of vitamin B12.
4) Red blood cells may abnormally formed into half-moon shapes.
5) A deficiency of vitamin Bs or iron may cause this type of anemia.
6) Treatment often involves supplementation with iron and vitamin C.
7) This may be caused by a deficiency of folate.
8) Red blood cells are smaller than normal.

a) Microcytic Anemia
b) Macrocytic Anemia
c) Sickle-Cell Anemia

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