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Iron in which form is found in both animal and plant foods?
Iron in which form is found in both animal and plant foods?
- Heme Iron
- Non-heme Iron (correct)
- Ferrous Iron
- Iron salts
Which type of iron is strongly influenced by meal composition for absorption?
Which type of iron is strongly influenced by meal composition for absorption?
- Non-heme Iron (correct)
- Iron salts
- Ferrous Iron
- Heme Iron
What enhances the absorption of non-heme iron?
What enhances the absorption of non-heme iron?
- Calcium
- Vitamin A
- Acidic condition (correct)
- Protein
What is the main function of heme iron?
What is the main function of heme iron?
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Where is non-heme iron NOT found?
Where is non-heme iron NOT found?
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Which factor does NOT enhance the absorption of non-heme iron?
Which factor does NOT enhance the absorption of non-heme iron?
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Which factor present in meat, fish, and poultry promotes the absorption of non-heme iron?
Which factor present in meat, fish, and poultry promotes the absorption of non-heme iron?
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What factor reduces iron absorption due to inadequate gastric HCl?
What factor reduces iron absorption due to inadequate gastric HCl?
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Which food source is a very poor source of iron according to the text?
Which food source is a very poor source of iron according to the text?
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What is a leading cause of iron toxicity in small children?
What is a leading cause of iron toxicity in small children?
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Which symptoms indicate iron deficiency according to the text?
Which symptoms indicate iron deficiency according to the text?
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What condition results from a severe depletion of iron stores?
What condition results from a severe depletion of iron stores?
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