The form of dietary iron that is absorbed most easily is
a. heme iron.
b. nonheme iron.
c. free iron.
d. supplemental iron.
A
Heme iron is absorbed most easily. Nonheme iron is absorbed less efficiently. Iron in foods is not described as "free.". Iron supplements contain nonheme iron which is absorbed less efficiently.
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