What fraction of the total iron content of a normal diet is heme iron?
a. 1/100 b. 1/10
c. 1/3 d. 1/2
b
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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a. bagel with jelly b. fruit drink with fruit rolls c. peanut butter with celery d. tortilla chips with guacamole e. buttered popcorn
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