BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

VITAMINS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Vitamin C helps to absorb ____ from cereals and dark green vegetables
A
Calcium
B
Iron
C
Phosphorus
D
Iodine
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Vitamin C has been shown to enhance iron absorption. It captures non-heme iron and stores it in a form that your body can absorb more easily ( 1) . Foods high in vitamin C include citrus fruits, dark green leafy vegetables, bell peppers, melons, and strawberries.

Detailed explanation-2: -Choose foods containing vitamin C to enhance iron absorption You can enhance your body’s absorption of iron by drinking citrus juice or eating other foods rich in vitamin C at the same time that you eat high-iron foods. Vitamin C in citrus juices, like orange juice, helps your body to better absorb dietary iron.

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