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Title: Non-heme iron is better absorbed if combined with a vitamin C-containing food. (True or false?)
Post by: Fnsame on Mar 4, 2018
Non-heme iron is better absorbed if combined with a vitamin C-containing food.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Q. 2

The human body absorbs 100 of the minerals that enter our digestive tract.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Q. 3

Spina bifida and anencephaly are associated with inadequate maternal intake of what micronutrient?
 
  A) niacin B) vitamin C C) iron D) folate

Q. 4

Copper, zinc, and manganese are part of which antioxidant enzyme system?
 
  A) superoxide dismutase B) glutathione peroxidase
  C) haloperoxidase D) catalase

Q. 5

Which of the following BEST describes the glycemic index?
 
  A) an individual's glucose/insulin ratio in a fasted state
  B) the extent to which a given food raises blood glucose and insulin levels
  C) the glucose content of a given food
  D) the amount of insulin required to metabolize 100 grams of glucose

Q. 6

We need to consume between 100 mg and 1 g of trace minerals per day.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


Title: Non-heme iron is better absorbed if combined with a vitamin C-containing food. (True or false?)
Post by: adavis on Mar 4, 2018
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