"The WIZE study sets out to measure both iron and zinc levels in women and find out what factors prevent iron and zinc absorption in pre-menopausal Australian women. We need to better understand types of diets that meet the dietary needs of both of these nutrients and the health consequences associated with different intake levels of these nutrients.
"If iron levels are found to be low, we also hope to assist these women to improve them using a mobile phone application," said Associate Professor Riddell.
"It is our hope that the WIZE study will help us get a picture of the relationship between iron and zinc status and mood, fatigue, depression and memory. We then aim to develop dietary and lifestyle advice that women can sustain across their lifespan to help them maintain their health and wellbeing through diets that support optimal iron and zinc nutrition," she said.