Question
The absorption of which of the following nutrients may be decreased with a high-fiber diet?
Multiple select question.
Zinc
Vitamin A
Iron
Folate
Multiple select question.
Zinc
Vitamin A
Iron
Folate
Answers
GPT-4o mini
A high-fiber diet can indeed affect the absorption of certain nutrients. Among the options provided, the following nutrients may have decreased absorption with a high-fiber diet:
- **Zinc**
- **Iron**
- **Folate**
**Vitamin A** is not typically affected in the same manner by high fiber intake. Instead, the absorption of minerals like zinc and iron can be inhibited by high levels of dietary fiber, as fiber can bind to these minerals and reduce their bioavailability. Folate absorption can also be influenced by fiber sources, particularly from whole grains and legumes that contain certain compounds that may interfere with absorption.
So, the correct answers are **Zinc**, **Iron**, and **Folate**.
- **Zinc**
- **Iron**
- **Folate**
**Vitamin A** is not typically affected in the same manner by high fiber intake. Instead, the absorption of minerals like zinc and iron can be inhibited by high levels of dietary fiber, as fiber can bind to these minerals and reduce their bioavailability. Folate absorption can also be influenced by fiber sources, particularly from whole grains and legumes that contain certain compounds that may interfere with absorption.
So, the correct answers are **Zinc**, **Iron**, and **Folate**.