Exam 13: Trace Minerals

Goiter has been eradicated from developing and industrialized countries.

Adding a vitamin C- rich food (citrus, many fresh vegetables) at a meal ________iron absorption.

Which vitamin is recommended to increase iron absorption?

Iron toxicity symptoms from food are rare.

The absorption of iron is controlled by iron status, the molecular form of the iron, and types of foods eaten together.

Legumes are excellent sources of molybdenum which functions as a cofactor for protein synthesis, including DNA and RNA. Molybdenum is not toxic and a dietary deficiency symptoms have not been reported in humans.

Excessive intakes of copper supplements can cause stomach pain and cramps, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, and even liver damage.

Why are protein sources of iron superior to plant sources?

Pearl has been diagnosed with a copper deficiency, so she should eat more

How does zinc affect the common cold?

One of the best ways to maintain the structure of bones and teeth and prevent dental caries is to eat adequate amounts of

An individual who has an enlarged thyroid gland may have

Heme iron animal foods have higher absorption rates than non- heme iron foods.

Rutabagas, cabbage, soybeans and peanuts

Iron functions in energy metabolism and is needed for a healthy immune system and brain function.

Which factors influence iron absorption?

Skeletal fluorosis can occur in bones when a person consumes at least 10 milligrams of fluoride daily for 10 or more years.

In countries like Japan in which seaweed consumption is high, hypothyroidism is likely to be rare.

Iodine is essential to make the ________hormones T3 and T4, which help regulate metabolic rate and stimulate growth and development.

Which genetic diseases cause copper toxicity?