Which of the Following Statements About Micronutrient Absorption Is TRUE

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about micronutrient absorption is TRUE?

• A) The body's absorption of micronutrients is somewhat more efficient than the body's absorption of macronutrients.
• B) The calcium in spinach, nuts, and seeds is absorbed at a higher percentage than the calcium in milk.
• C) Iron competes with both copper and zinc for absorption across the enterocytes.
• D) Iron absorption is increased in high-fiber meals and reduced in meals containing vitamin C.

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