Which of These Actions Does NOT Increase Iron Absorption

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of these actions does NOT increase iron absorption?

• A) adding small amounts of meat, poultry, or fish to vegetable-based dishes
• B) eating a vitamin C-rich food at the same time you eat plant or animal sources of iron
• C) taking calcium or zinc supplements with iron-rich foods
• D) adding chopped tomatoes to beans or lentils

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