The nurse is providing dietary instructions to a vegetarian person with iron deficiency anemia. Which of the following should be included in these instructions?

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Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) enhances the absorption of non-heme iron (iron from plant-based sources). Therefore, it is important to ensure an adequate intake of vitamin C when consuming non-animal-based proteins to improve iron absorption. Adding animal sources of iron and protein is not necessary for a vegetarian with iron deficiency anemia, and consuming dairy products with all meals is not required. Avoiding exercise after meals is not related to dietary instructions for iron deficiency anemia.

The Nurse Is Providing Dietary Instructions to a Vegetarian Person