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Chapter 12 N&W
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| heme iron | iron found in meat that is efficiently absorbed |
| nonheme iron | iron that is not absorbed efficiently; found in meat, vegetables, grains, supplements, and fortified or enriched foods |
| Which of the following are good dietary sources of iodine? | seaweed milk saltwater fish |
| The RDA for iron is highest for | a 30-year-old woman. |
| Which of the following are functions of zinc? | DNA synthesis Cofactor for more than 50 enzymes |
| Americans typically consume ______ the RDA of 0.9 mg/day for copper. | more than |
| Choose the functions of manganese. | antioxidant function wound healing metabolism bone and cartilage formation |
| What is the best food source for iodide? | Iodized salt, 1/2 tsp |
| The male RDA for iron is ______ and the female (between 19 and 50 years of age) RDA for iron is ______. | 8 mg/day; 18 mg/day |
| Zinc is necessary for which of the following? | Wound healing |
| Which of the following are good sources of copper? | organ meats seeds whole grains |
| _________ is an important activator of many enzymes that play roles in wound healing, metabolism, bone and cartilage formation and antioxidant function. | Manganese |
| Select food sources for chromium. | Potatoes Broccoli Whole-grain Bread |
| Conclusive evidence suggests that selenium, an antioxidant, has been show to significantly reduce the risk of cancer. | False |
| Chromium levels in plant foods | are reflective of chromium content in the soil. |
| Food crops can be sources of organic arsenic as plants acquire the mineral naturally from Blank______. | normal erosion volcanic eruptions soil deposits |
| Evidence is inconclusive on the role of selenium-rich diets in lowering risk for which of the following? | Cancer Heart disease |
| What happens when the body has adequate iron stores? | The absorptive cells of the small intestine make ferritin which blocks iron absorption. |
| Which of the following foods contain goitrogens? | brussels sprouts cabbage cauliflower |
| Consuming high amounts of the ____________ form of arsenic can cause health problems such as cancer. | inorganic |
| _________ is the major storage form of iron that also helps regulate iron absorption. | Ferritin |
| Soy products, turnips, and broccoli all contain compounds that | reduce thyroid production. |
| Fluoride is not considered an essential nutrient because | it is not required for growth. it does not sustain life. |
| Which of the following groups has marginally adequate intakes of iodine? | young American women |
| Which of the following is not considered an essential nutrient? | Fluoride |
| Anemia is a condition where the body does not have enough healthy | red blood cells. |
| What is the adult RDA for iodide? | 150 mcg/day |
| Select rich food sources of zinc. | baked beans beef roast oysters |
| Which of the following minerals are trace minerals? | Manganese Iron Copper |
| Recall that selenium is a component of several | enzymes. |
| A condition marked by a deficiency of red blood cells or of hemoglobin in the blood is called ______. | anemia |
| Choose the minerals that are classified as trace minerals. | zinc iron selenium copper |
| Selenium functions within the body as a component of several proteins referred to as ______. | selenoproteins |
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