iron/zinc Flashcards
1
Q
what are key sources of iron
A
meat, legumes, chicken, fish
2
Q
what are enhancers of iron
A
Vitamin C, meat/poultry/fish
3
Q
what are inhibitors of iron
A
coffee, calcium, phytate
4
Q
what are food sources of zinc
A
meat, dairy, fish, poultry, legumes
5
Q
what are enhancers of zinc
A
flesh foods, dairy
6
Q
what are inhibitors of zinc
A
phytate sources
7
Q
what is nutrient bioavailability
A
Proportion of intake of a nutrient that is absorbed and utilized
8
Q
what are methods for reducing phytate content of foods
A
Refine grain
fermentation
Canning legumes
9
Q
what is the main function of iron
A
Haemoglobin - transporting oxygen in red blood cells
10
Q
what is the 2 main function of zinc
A
Growth
Immune function
