Author Question: Describe some ways to increase the absorption of iron from foods. What will be an ideal ... (Read 61 times)

Redwolflake15 · **on:** Aug 21, 2018

Describe some ways to increase the absorption of iron from foods.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Which of the following statements regarding saliva is false?

A) It provides the enzyme that begins protein digestion.
B) It allows us to comfortably swallow dry food.
C) We each produce 1 to 1.5 liters every day.
D) It helps dissolve small food particles.

batool · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 21, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Iron absorption from foods can be enhanced by eating foods high in vitamin C and iron-rich foods during the same meal. Another way to enhance absorption is to eat meat, fish, or poultry with nonheme iron-containing foods (grains and vegetables). Note as well that cooking in an iron pan can increase the iron content of foods, which may result in more iron being absorbed.

Answer to Question 2

A