When Calculating the Amount of Iron That Can Be Absorbed

question 122

Multiple Choice

When calculating the amount of iron that can be absorbed from a meal, which of the following factors are of major importance?

• A) protein content
• B) oxalate content
• C) vitamin A content
• D) MFP factor content

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Definitions:

Mastication

The process of chewing food in preparation for swallowing and digestion.

Orbicularis Oculi

A circular muscle around the eye that enables blinking and closing of the eyelids, playing a role in facial expressions.

Exaggerated Blink

An exaggerated blink is a heightened blinking response that may occur as a reaction to stimuli or due to certain neurological conditions.

Inferior Oblique

A muscle in the eye that contributes to the upward and outward movement of the eyeball.