Which Statement Describes a Feature of Iron Nutrition in Vegetarians

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which statement describes a feature of iron nutrition in vegetarians?

• A) Vegetarians adapt to absorbing iron more efficiently and decreasing iron losses.
• B) Iron utilization is inhibited by the high zinc content in grains.
• C) The absorption of iron is low owing to the high vitamin C intake.
• D) More iron deficiency is found in vegetarians than in people eating a mixed diet.
• E) There are no differences in iron intake or utilization in vegetarians.

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Hydrophobic

Hydrophobic refers to the property of being water-repellent or not mixable with water, often relating to molecules or substances that do not dissolve in water.

Hydrophilic

Denoting the property of attracting or associating with water molecules, possessed by polar molecules and ions; the opposite of hydrophobic.

Branching Polymer

A type of polymer where the molecule structure branches off from the main chain, resulting in a three-dimensional network.

Carbohydrate

Organic compounds made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen that are a major source of energy in the diet of animals, including sugars, starches, and cellulose.