Which food selections would lead to enhanced iron absorption during pregnancy?
a. Eating additional fiber and grains in the diet
b. Drinking coffee with meals
c. Drinking orange juice
d. Including spinach in the diet two to three times a week
ANS: C
Drinking orange juice, which contains ascorbic acid, acts to enhance iron absorption. Foods that are high in fiber and grains contain phytates, which can decrease iron absorption. Coffee intake can affect iron binding and therefore decrease absorption. Spinach contains oxalates, which can interfere with iron absorption.
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