Effect of Ascorbic Acid on Availability of Iron from an Egg Based Whole Day Diet of College Girls

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Authors

  • Department of Foods and Nutrition, Haryana Agricultural University, Hissar-125 004 ,IN
  • Department of Foods and Nutrition, Haryana Agricultural University, Hissar-125 004 ,IN

Abstract

The cereal based diets commonly consumed in India are generally deficient in calcium, vitamin C, protein and other nutrients, while iron content of diets is often adequate.