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Blood ferritin levels are specifically reflective of
 
 A. iron transport in the blood.
  B. the rate of iron absorption in the intestine.
  C. the ability of iron to be incorporated into proteins.
  D. the amount of iron stored in the body.

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Comparing dietary heme iron to non-heme iron, the following statement is true:
 
 A. Non-heme iron is more readily absorbed than heme iron.
  B. Non-heme iron is found primarily in animal products while heme iron is found primarily in plant-based foods.
  C. Vitamin C enhances heme iron absorption but has no effect on non-heme iron absorption.
  D. Non-heme iron is found primarily in plant-based foods while heme iron is found primarily in animal products.



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Answer to Question 1

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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
Wow, this really help


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Excellent

 

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