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Why is selenium important in the body and why might it be used to treat cancer?

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Discuss why iron is so important to the body and some of the ways the body tries to prevent losing iron.

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Discuss fluid and electrolyte balance and why they are important to normal body functioning.

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Discuss the two minerals most likely to fall short in the diet, what can be done to remedy deficiencies, and why those remedies are important.

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What is the mechanism by which fluoride exerts a caries-reducing effect?

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Discuss the functions of copper in the body.

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Identify four groups of individuals in the U.S. who are at risk for developing zinc deficiency and briefly describe the rationale for including each group.

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Describe the major causes of iron deficiency in the U.S.

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Describe how the body regulates the absorption of calcium.

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