Which meal is the best source of dietary iron for a young child?
Correct answer: A. Lentils with tomato and lemon
- A. Lentils with tomato and lemon
- B. White bread with clarified butter
- C. Rice pudding with added sugar
- D. Cucumber with plain yoghurt
Explanation
Lentils provide non-haem iron, and tomato or lemon supplies vitamin C that improves its absorption. Tea with meals can reduce iron absorption, while the other choices provide little absorbable iron.
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