Question

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the risk for iron-deficiency anemia can be lowered by including more of which types of food in the diet?
○ butter, shortening, oil, milk, ice cream, french fries, and fried donuts
○ cabbage, kale, and other cruciferous vegetables in the cabbage family
○ dark green leafy vegetables, red meats, egg yolks, and dried peas and beans
○ citrus fruits, yogurt, milk, cheese, and some other milk products

Explanation:

Iron - deficiency anemia is caused by a lack of iron in the body. Dark green leafy vegetables (such as spinach), red meats (e.g., beef), egg yolks, and dried peas and beans are good sources of iron. Butter, shortening, oil, milk, ice cream, French fries, and fried donuts are high in fat and may not contribute much to iron intake. Cabbage, kale, and other cruciferous vegetables are good for overall health but are not particularly high in iron. Citrus fruits are a good source of vitamin C (which can enhance iron absorption) but are not iron - rich themselves, and yogurt, milk, cheese, and other milk products are not significant sources of iron.

Answer:

Dark green leafy vegetables, red meats, egg yolks, and dried peas and beans.