About how much iron is absorbed from a vegetarian diet compared with an omnivorous diet?
A)One-tenth as much
B)One-half as much
C)The same
D)Twice as much
E)Three times as much

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Vegetarian diets typically have lower iron absorption compared to omnivorous diets, with about half the amount of iron being absorbed due to the presence of non-heme iron, which is less readily absorbed by the body.

About How Much Iron Is Absorbed from a Vegetarian Diet