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pepyto

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on: Aug 20, 2018
Two natural compounds found in food that inhibit mineral absorption from the gastrointestinal tract are:
 a. amino acids and phytic acid.
  b. oxalic acid and polysaccharides.
  c. table salt and vitamin D.
  d. phytic acid and oxalic acid.
  e. pectin and vitamin C.

Question 2

The absorption of iron is impaired by:
 a. heme.
  b. tannins.
  c. sodium.
  d. vitamin C.


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steff9894

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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

b


pepyto

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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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