The school nurse is planning a class about nutrition for pregnant teens, several of whom have been diagnosed with iron-deficiency anemia. In order to increase iron absorption, the nurse would encourage the teens to consume more:
1. Gatorade.
2. Orange juice.
3. Milk.
4. Green tea.
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Rationale 1: Gatorade does not contain vitamin C, which increases iron absorption.
Rationale 2: Vitamin C is found in citrus fruits and juices, and is known to enhance the absorption of iron from meat and non-meat sources.
Rationale 3: Milk does not contain vitamin C, which increases iron absorption.
Rationale 4: Green tea does not contain vitamin C, which increases iron absorption.
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