Which nutrient enhances iron absorption from the intestinal tract?
a. Biotin
b. Vitamin C
c. Vitamin D
d. Calcium
Q. 2All of the following are characteristics of a zinc deficiency except:
a. delayed sexual maturity.
b. severe growth retardation.
c. poor wound healing.
d. discoloration of the teeth.
Q. 3Which of the following people would be at the lowest risk for osteoporosis?
a. Joe, who walks for one hour, 3 times each week.
b. Jill, who has a glass of wine every day after work.
c. Stephanie, whose mother and grandmother broke their hips.
d. Mark, who had a kidney transplant two years ago.
Q. 4The mineral critical to the synthesis of thyroid hormones is:
a. iron.
b. copper.
c. magnesium.
d. iodine.
Q. 5What binder that is found in whole-grain cereals hinders zinc absorption?
a. Chlorine
b. Calcium
c. EDTA
d. Phytic acid
e. Iron
Q. 6A cofactor:
a. assists protein carriers.
b. inhibits zinc absorption.
c. substitutes for a coenzyme.
d. facilitates enzyme action.
Q. 7People from which ethnic background have the lowest risk for osteoporosis?
a. Chinese
b. Japanese
c. African American
d. British
e. Northern European
Q. 8Which of the following contributes most of the sodium in the typical U.S. diet?
a. Unprocessed foods
b. Salt added during cooking or at the table at home
c. Processed foods
d. Soft water
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