Which of the following food groups should be limited to maximize the absorption of iron?

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Vegetable fibers containing oxalates and phytates, such as would be found in unrefined cereals and soybeans, inhibit nonheme iron absorption through chelation.The tannin in teas and coffees chelates with iron to form insoluble and unabsorbable compounds.Foods of animal origin provide heme iron, which is more bioavailable than nonheme iron.These foods also provide MFP factor, which increases absorption.Both ascorbic acid and MFP increase absorption of nonheme iron as well.

Which of the Following Food Groups Should Be Limited to Maximize