Bob's physician has just diagnosed him with iron-deficiency anemia. Which of the following would NOT be good advice for Bob to follow to increase his body's absorption of dietary iron?

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Drinking a glass of milk with his iron supplement would not be good advice as milk contains calcium which can inhibit the absorption of iron. It is better to take iron supplements on an empty stomach or with vitamin C-rich foods, like orange juice, which can enhance iron absorption. Eating meat with beans and vegetables and cooking foods in cast-iron pans can also help increase iron absorption.

Bob's Physician Has Just Diagnosed Him with Iron-Deficiency Anemia