Which of the following is a true statement regarding nutrient bioavailability?
a. Vitamin C improves the bioavailability of iron.
b. Low levels of gastric acid production will reduce the absorption of vitamin B6.
c. Niacin equivalents adjust for differences in bioavailability between forms of niacin.
d. Folate must be bound to intrinsic factor to be absorbed.
Ans: a. Vitamin C improves the bioavailability of iron.
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Most lactose-intolerant people cannot consume any products that might contain lactose.
a. true b. false
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