Why should excessive tea with meals be avoided in anaemia?
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Correct answer: It may reduce iron absorption
Tea contains polyphenolic compounds that can bind non-haem iron in the digestive tract and reduce its absorption when taken with or soon after meals. This is relevant when iron intake is mainly from plant foods. People with anaemia should follow the prescribed evaluation and treatment, choose iron-rich foods, and combine plant iron with vitamin C; tea can be taken at a separated time when appropriate.
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It may reduce iron absorption
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Tea contains polyphenolic compounds that can bind non-haem iron in the digestive tract and reduce its absorption when taken with or soon after meals. This is relevant when iron intake is mainly from plant foods. People with anaemia should follow the prescribed evaluation and treatment, choose iron-rich foods, and combine plant iron with vitamin C; tea can be taken at a separated time when appropriate.
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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