Which of the Following Enhances the Absorption of Dietary Iron

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following enhances the absorption of dietary iron and iron supplements?

• A)Calcium-containing foods
• B)Carbohydrates
• C)Vitamin C
• D)Magnesium

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Definitions:

Projection

Seeing one’s own unconscious content in others rather than oneself.

Feelings of Inferiority

A sense of personal inadequacy or inferiority that can influence emotional and psychological wellbeing.

Alfred Adler

An Austrian medical doctor and psychotherapist, founder of the school of individual psychology, known for his theories on the importance of feelings of inferiority—the inferiority complex—and for his emphasis on social interest as a key to mental health.

Defense Mechanisms

Psychological strategies used unconsciously to protect oneself from anxiety arising from unacceptable thoughts or feelings.