Why is giving vitamin C-rich food with plant-source iron useful?
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Correct answer: यह आयरन के अवशोषण में सहायता कर सकता है
Iron from plant foods is mostly non-haem iron, whose absorption can be lower than that of haem iron from animal foods. Vitamin C helps convert iron into a form that is easier for the intestine to absorb and can improve the availability of non-haem iron. Examples include adding lemon, guava, amla, tomatoes, or another vitamin C-rich food to a meal. Therefore, option C is correct.
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यह आयरन के अवशोषण में सहायता कर सकता है
Why is this the correct answer?
Iron from plant foods is mostly non-haem iron, whose absorption can be lower than that of haem iron from animal foods. Vitamin C helps convert iron into a form that is easier for the intestine to absorb and can improve the availability of non-haem iron. Examples include adding lemon, guava, amla, tomatoes, or another vitamin C-rich food to a meal. Therefore, option C is correct.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Home Science question. Chapter: Concerns and Needs in Diverse Contexts. Topic: Principles of environmental, personal, and food hygiene.
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