Which of the following is true? a. Non-Heme iron in plant foods is absorbed more efficiently than heme iron in animal foods b. Heme iron found in animal foods is absorbed more efficiently than non-heme iron in plant foods c. Heme iron found only in plant foods is absorbed more efficiently than non-heme iron found in animal food d.Both heme and non-heme iron are absorbed with similar efficiency

Which of the following is true? a. Non-Heme iron in plant foods is absorbed more efficiently than heme iron in animal foods b. Heme iron found in animal foods is absorbed more efficiently than non-heme iron in plant foods c. Heme iron found only in plant foods is absorbed more efficiently than non-heme iron found in animal food d.Both heme and non-heme iron are absorbed with similar efficiency

Ebk:Nutrition & Diet Therapy

10th Edition

ISBN:9780357391747

Author:DEBRUYNE

Publisher:DEBRUYNE

Chapter24: Energy- And Protein- Modified Diets For Metabolic And Respiratory Stress

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