Which of the following is true?
A)The bioavailability of nonheme iron is two to three times that of heme iron.
B)Absorption of nonheme iron is generally most affected by the body's need for more iron.
C)Enriched foods are good sources of nonheme iron.
D)Nonheme iron is found in shellfish.

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Enriched foods, such as fortified cereals and breads, are good sources of nonheme iron. Nonheme iron is not found in shellfish (D) and absorption of nonheme iron is not generally most affected by the body's need for more iron (B), rather it can be affected by other dietary factors that enhance or inhibit its absorption. The bioavailability of heme iron is actually two to three times greater than that of nonheme iron, making choice A incorrect.

Which of the Following Is True