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Chapter 12 N&W

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