| APP | amyloid precursor protein |
| BMI | body mass index |
| BV | blood volume |
| DMT1 | divalent metal transporter 1 |
| FFM | fat-free mass |
| FTH | ferritin heavy chain |
| FTL | ferritin light chain |
| FPN | ferroportin |
| Hct | hematocrit |
| Hb | hemoglobin |
| IRP 1-2 | iron regulatory proteins 1-2 |
| LIP | labile iron pool |
| PCBP 1-4 | poly(rC)-binding protein 1-4 |
| PV | plasma volume |
| TBW | total body water; |
| TFRC | transferrin receptor |
| WBC | white blood cells |