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What is the maximum percentage of iron absorption in breast milk?
What is the maximum percentage of iron absorption in breast milk?
- Less than 10%
- 10%
- 18%
- 50% (correct)
What is the difference between heme and non-heme iron?
What is the difference between heme and non-heme iron?
- Heme iron is more easily absorbed than non-heme iron. (correct)
- Non-heme iron is only found in animal sources, while heme iron is only found in plant sources.
- There is no difference between heme and non-heme iron.
- Heme iron is only found in animal sources, while non-heme iron is only found in plant sources.
What is the percentage of iron absorption from a vegetarian diet?
What is the percentage of iron absorption from a vegetarian diet?
- 18%
- 50%
- Less than 10% (correct)
- More than 50%