NUTRITION
DIET IN PREGNANCY
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critical to reach the peak bone mass
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involved in numerous enzymatic processes
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more assimilable when taken with milk
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -As mentioned previously, iron is essential for proper cell differentiation and cell growth. In addition, iron is a critical component of peroxide-generating enzymes and nitrous oxide–generating enzymes that are critical for the proper enzymatic functioning of immune cells.
Detailed explanation-2: -About 6 percent of body iron is a component of certain proteins, essential for respiration and energy metabolism, and as a component of enzymes involved in the synthesis of collagen and some neurotransmitters. Iron also is needed for proper immune function.
Detailed explanation-3: -A large number of enzymes require iron as a cofactor for their functions. Among the most significant of these are enzymes involved in oxidative phosphorylation, the metabolic pathway that converts nutrients to energy.