Which of the following meals would provide the most absorbable iron?
a. Toasted cheese sandwich, celery sticks, tomato slices, and a grape drink
b. Oatmeal, whole wheat toast, jelly, and low-fat milk
c. Black bean soup, wheat crackers, ambrosia (orange sections, coconut, and pe-cans), and prunes
d. Red beans and rice, cornbread, mixed greens, and decaffeinated tea
C
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A Food sources that are rich in iron include liver, meats, whole grain or enriched breads and cereals, deep green leafy vegetables, legumes, and dried fruits. Dairy products are not a source of iron.
B Food sources that are rich in iron include liver, meats, whole grain or enriched breads and cereals, deep green leafy vegetables, legumes, and dried fruits. Dairy products are not a source of iron.
C Food sources that are rich in iron include liver, meats, whole grain or enriched breads and cereals, deep green leafy vegetables, legumes, and dried fruits. The foods in this meal are all good sources of iron. In addition, the vitamin C in am-brosia (orange sections) aids absorption.
D Food sources that are rich in iron include liver, meats, whole grain or enriched breads and cereals, deep green leafy vegetables, legumes, and dried fruits. Tea is not a source of iron.
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