What best describes iron nutrition in vegetarians??
A) ?The iron RDA for vegetarians is higher than for others.
B) ?Iron utilization is inhibited by the high zinc content in grains.
C) ?The absorption of iron is low due to the high vitamin C intake.
D) ?More iron deficiency is found in vegetarians than in people eating a mixed diet.
A
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