Question

Heme iron is absorbed better than non-heme iron. a. True b. False

Answer 1

Heme iron and non-heme iron are the two types of iron. Heme iron comes from animal proteins (meat, fish, seafood), while non-heme iron form rice, wheat,..food that is plant-based.
Heme iron is easier absorbed by the body than the non-heme iron and it the best source of iron for people who are iron deficient. So, the given statement is true. It is true, that heme iron is better absorbed than non-heme iron.