Multiple choice

Which of these vitamins helps to absorb iron from non-meat sources?

  1. Vitamin A

  2. Vitamin C

  3. Vitamin D

  4. Vitamin E
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) enhances the absorption of non-heme iron (the form of iron found in plant foods) by converting it into a more soluble form in the digestive tract. Eating vitamin C-rich foods alongside plant-based iron sources is a highly recommended dietary practice.

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