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What is the average daily iron intake and how much of it is absorbed by the body?
What is the average daily iron intake and how much of it is absorbed by the body?
- The average daily iron intake is 20 mg and all of it is absorbed by the body.
- The average daily iron intake is 10 mg and all of it is absorbed by the body.
- The average daily iron intake is 20 mg and only 3-6% of it is absorbed by the body. (correct)
- The average daily iron intake is 10 mg and only 3-6% of it is absorbed by the body.
What is the reason for women losing twice as much iron as men?
What is the reason for women losing twice as much iron as men?
- Men lose more iron in their stools.
- Women lose additional iron during menstruation. (correct)
- Women have a higher iron intake than men.
- Men absorb more iron than women.
What affects the availability of iron for absorption in the body?
What affects the availability of iron for absorption in the body?
- Phosphates and oxalates found in cereals and the ferric form of iron
- Phosphates and oxalates found in cereals and the ferrous form of iron (correct)
- Phytic acid found in cereals and the ferric form of iron
- Phytic acid found in cereals and the ferrous form of iron
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