Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements about micronutrient absorption is TRUE?
A) The body's absorption of micronutrients is somewhat more efficient than the body's absorption of macronutrients.
B) The calcium in spinach, nuts, and seeds is absorbed at a higher percentage than the calcium in milk.
C) Iron competes with both copper and zinc for absorption across the enterocytes.
D) Iron absorption is increased in high-fiber meals and reduced in meals containing vitamin C.
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