The school nurse is working with a pregnant adolescent. The nurse will advise the young woman to eat foods high in iron and also high in which of the following vitamins to increase the absorption of iron?

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Vitamin C enhances the absorption of iron from the gastrointestinal tract, especially when the iron is consumed in plant-based, non-heme form. This is particularly important for pregnant women who need increased iron for both their own health and the development of the fetus.

The School Nurse Is Working with a Pregnant Adolescent