Being aware that several pregnant students have been diagnosed with iron-deficiency anemia, the school nurse plans a class about nutrition for pregnant teens. What should the nurse encourage the teens to consume to increase iron absorption?
1. Milk
2. Green tea
3. Gatorade
4. Orange juice
4
Explanation:
1. Milk does not contain vitamin C.
2. Green tea does not contain vitamin C.
3. Gatorade does not contain vitamin C.
4. Vitamin C is found in citrus fruits and juices and is known to enhance the absorption of iron from meat and nonmeat sources.
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