Which of these actions does NOT increase iron absorption?
A) taking calcium or zinc supplements with iron-rich foods
B) adding small amounts of meat, poultry, or fish to vegetable-based dishes
C) eating a vitamin C-rich food at the same time you eat plant or animal sources of iron
D) adding chopped tomatoes to beans or lentils
A
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What will be an ideal response?
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