Why is the concept of bioavailability important in mineral nutrition?
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Correct answer: Because the body does not always use the entire amount present in food
The amount of a mineral listed in a food is not necessarily the amount absorbed and used by the body. Absorption is influenced by the mineral’s chemical form, enhancers such as vitamin C, inhibitors such as phytate, and interactions with other nutrients. Bioavailability therefore gives a more practical picture of nutritional value than content alone.
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Because the body does not always use the entire amount present in food
Why is this the correct answer?
The amount of a mineral listed in a food is not necessarily the amount absorbed and used by the body. Absorption is influenced by the mineral’s chemical form, enhancers such as vitamin C, inhibitors such as phytate, and interactions with other nutrients. Bioavailability therefore gives a more practical picture of nutritional value than content alone.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Home Science question. Chapter: Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics.
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