I can attest to this info. I tried to donate blood when I was in college and they made me eat a sandwich first so I could reach the minimum weight. It’s for safety reasons. 1 pint is a lot of blood and for someone who doesn’t weigh very much. It’s a bigger percentage of their total overall blood in their body.
I think it’s taught or sometimes it’s a coping mechanism (like if a kid is ignored at home or has a sibling that is selfish…they have to react somehow to get what they need/want)
I can attest to this info. I tried to donate blood when I was in college and they made me eat a sandwich first so I could reach the minimum weight. It’s for safety reasons. 1 pint is a lot of blood and for someone who doesn’t weigh very much. It’s a bigger percentage of their total overall blood in their body.