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What are the major sources of dietary iron?
What are the major sources of dietary iron?
- Dairy products
- Fruits and berries
- Nuts and seeds
- Meats, fish, poultry, egg, whole grain cereals, and vegetables (correct)
Which type of iron source is less available to humans?
Which type of iron source is less available to humans?
- Plant sources (correct)
- Supplements
- Processed foods
- Animal sources
What are the factors that determine the proportion of iron absorbed from food?
What are the factors that determine the proportion of iron absorbed from food?
- The temperature of the food
- The color of the food
- The texture of the food
- Iron of an individual and the iron content and composition of a meal (correct)