Interrelationships

Which nutrients work together in the synthesis of red blood cells?

• Iron + Vitamin E

• Iron + Vitamin C

• Iron + Protein

• Iron + Vitamin D

You can increase your iron absorption by eating vitamin C at the same time.

• True

• False

Phytic acid in wholegrain cereals binds with iron to boost absorption.

• True

• False

Calcium and phosphorus are required for the formation and maintenance of calcium phosphate.

• True

• False

Vitamin D promotes the absorption of calcium.

• True

• False

Lactose increases calcium absorption during digestion.

• True

• False