In order to increase the amount of iron absorbed from a meal, you should:
A)consume tea as a beverage with the meal.
B)eat a calcium-rich food with the meal.
C)consume orange juice as a beverage with a meal.
D)avoid eating foods rich in vitamin C with the meal.
E)drink as much coffee as possible.

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Consuming orange juice as a beverage with a meal can increase the amount of iron absorbed from the meal because vitamin C present in orange juice helps in the absorption of non-heme iron (the type of iron found in plant-based foods). Tea and coffee contain tannins, which can inhibit iron absorption. Eating calcium-rich foods with a meal can also inhibit iron absorption. Avoiding foods rich in vitamin C with the meal can decrease iron absorption.

In Order to Increase the Amount of Iron Absorbed from a Meal