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macrocytic anemia
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anemia that is marked by abnormally large red blood cells. Example: Folate and vitamin B
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deficient anemia
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microcytic anemia
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anemia that is marked by abnormally small red blood cells. Example: Iron-deficient anemia
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pica
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craving and chewing substances with no nutritional value such as ice, dirt, clay, and paper
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Transtheoretical Model (TTM)
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an integrative model of behavior change that assesses an individual’s readiness to act on a healthier behavior and that provides strategies, or processes of change, to guide the individual