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vicotolentino

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Vitamin C enhances the absorption of which trace mineral?
 a. Manganese
  b. Copper
  c. Iron
  d. Selenium

Question 2

Which of the following is true?
 a. The bioavailability of nonheme iron is two to three times that of heme iron.
  b. Absorption of nonheme iron is generally most affected by the body's need for more iron.
  c. Enriched foods are good sources of nonheme iron.
  d. Nonheme iron is found in shellfish.



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Answer to Question 1

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