Which food would the nurse tell the patient with hemochromatosis to avoid?
                                
                                
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                                Hereditary hemochromatosis, a genetic disorder affecting roughly 1 in 200 to 500 people of Northern European descent, causes the body to absorb and store an excessive amount of iron. Given the liver damage and other complications that can result, a nurse's dietary guidance is an essential part of managing the condition.