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GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition · key term
Iron found in foods such as pulses, green vegetables and fortified cereals. Its absorption is helped by vitamin C and reduced by substances such as tannins and phytates.
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Revise: Functions of Macro and MicronutrientsVitamin C helps the body form collagen, a protein important in skin, gums, bones and other supporting tissues. It also helps protect cells from damage, supports normal immune function and helps the absorption of non-haem iron.
For complementary actions, explain the connection: vitamin D helps calcium absorption, and vitamin C helps absorption of non-haem iron. Peppers with a lentil meal provide a concrete example of the latter.
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