Jeanette is a vegan concerned about her iron intake. Which of the following practices would you recommend to Jeanette to increase her iron intake from plant foods?
A)Taking zinc,calcium,and selenium supplements daily
B)Cooking vegetables in a cast iron skillet with tomatoes or lemon juice
C)Drinking more milk and avoiding in-between-meal snacks
D)Adding cheese to salads and sandwiches

Question

Jeanette is a vegan concerned about her iron intake.  Which of the following practices would you recommend to Jeanette to increase her iron intake from plant foods?
A)Taking zinc,calcium,and selenium supplements daily
B)Cooking vegetables in a cast iron skillet with tomatoes or lemon juice
C)Drinking more milk and avoiding in-between-meal snacks
D)Adding cheese to salads and sandwiches

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Cooking vegetables in a cast iron skillet with tomatoes or lemon juice can increase the absorption of iron from plant-based foods. Zinc, calcium, and selenium supplements are not directly related to increasing iron intake, and drinking milk and adding cheese do not align with a vegan diet.

Jeanette Is a Vegan Concerned About Her Iron Intake