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beccaep

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Which of these actions does NOT increase iron absorption?
 
  A) taking calcium or zinc supplements with iron-rich foods
  B) adding small amounts of meat, poultry, or fish to vegetable-based dishes
  C) eating a vitamin C-rich food at the same time you eat plant or animal sources of iron
  D) adding chopped tomatoes to beans or lentils

Question 2

Which of these actions does NOT help retain the vitamins in foods?
 
  A) refining and processing rice
  B) avoiding exposure to air and light
  C) soaking foods in as little water as possible
  D) avoiding cooking with high heat


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

A

Answer to Question 2

A


beccaep

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Reply #2 on: Aug 20, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Aug 20, 2018
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