A woman who is in her third trimester of pregnancy has been experiencing an exacerbation of iron-deficiency anemia in recent weeks
When providing the patient with nutritional guidelines and meal suggestions, what foods would be most likely to increase the woman's iron stores?
A) Salmon accompanied by whole milk
B) Mixed vegetables and brown rice
C) Beef liver accompanied by orange juice
D) Yogurt, almonds, and whole grain oats
Ans: C
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Food sources high in iron include organ meats, other meats, beans (e.g., black, pinto, and garbanzo), leafy green vegetables, raisins, and molasses. Taking iron-rich foods with a source of vitamin C (e.g., orange juice) enhances the absorption of iron. All of the listed foods are nutritious, but liver and orange juice are most likely to be of benefit.
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