The nurse is providing dietary instructions for a client with hemochromatosis. Which food items should the client consume, except?
A. Grains
B. Coffee
C. Lamb
D. Legumes
Correct Answer: C. Lamb
Option C: Hemochromatosis is an iron disorder where the body absorbs too much iron. Diet recommendations for this disease include reducing the consumption of red meat. Red meat contains the most easily absorbable form of iron called heme iron.
Options A and D: Grains and legumes are a good source of phytic acid which inhibits iron absorption.
Option B: Coffee contains tannins, a polyphenolic substance that can also inhibit iron absorption.