The efficiency of absorption depends on the source of iron, other components of the diet, gastrointestinal health, use of medications or supplements, and a person's overall iron status. In many countries, wheat products and infant formulas are fortified with iron. There are two types of dietary iron - heme and non-heme. Most animal products, including seafood, contain both non-heme and heme iron, with the latter easier to absorb as it is bound to protoporphyrin IX. Non-heme iron sources include beans, nuts, vegetables and fortified grains.
The equator passes through 13 countries: Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, Sao Tome & Principe, Gabon, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, Kenya, Somalia, Maldives, Indonesia and Kiribati.For more information about these places, visit our Countries of the World page.âThe Editors.he Answer: The equator passes through 13 countries: Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, Sao Tome & Principe, Gabon, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, Kenya, Somalia, Maldives, Indonesia and Kiribati. For more information about these places, visit our Countries of the World page. âThe Editors.
Report Abuse. It is not the Nile that crosses the equator only once or the Yellow, Mississippi, Red, Ohio or Wabash that do not cross the equator. I would take a stab and say the Amazon and that is probably the wrong answer but it is situated right.That is my answer and I am sticking to it!1 to Warren S. I learned something new today, man I love yahoo answers. Here is the wiki article and an excerpt about the Congo River....Because large sections of the river basin lie above and below the Equator.....