The nurse instructs the mother of a 2-year-old who is taking iron supplements for anemia that some foods reduce the absorption of iron. What would be the best example provided by the nurse?
a. Red meat
b. Green, leafy vegetables
c. Acidic fruit juices
d. Egg yolks
ANS: D
Egg yolks and starches reduce the absorption of iron in the digestive tract and should be limited for persons taking an iron supplement.
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