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Why does the body control the amount of iron that is absorbed?

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A woman is using behavior modification to change her eating habits in order to lose weight. Which of her behaviors would be most successful for changing a particular cue?
 a. when eating out, asking for a box at the beginning of the meal to split the portion on her plate
  b. saving money to reward herself with her favorite meal once she reaches her goal weight loss
  c. skipping lunch to eliminate the calories from eating at her usual fast-food restaurant
  d. asking her husband to scold her when she eats something not on her diet plan
 e. avoiding social gatherings where high-calorie foods will be available



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Iron is difficult for the body to release and so it can build up to harmful levels. High iron levels can cause oxidative damage to the tissues, which can increase inflammation and decrease their ability to function. Also, infectious bacteria can thrive in the presence of high levels of iron. Thus, the body uses several mechanisms to regulate the amount of iron that is absorbed from the diet.

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