Which of the following is true of iron sources and functions?
a. The only dietary sources of iron are meat, fish, and poultry.
b. Myoglobin and hemoglobin contain equal amounts of iron.
c. Heme iron is always better absorbed than non-heme iron.
d. The body cannot recycle iron for other uses.
Ans: c. Heme iron is always better absorbed than non-heme iron.
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