Exam 12: Trace Minerals

The RDA for iron is 8 mg and 18 mg,for young men and women,respectively.Based on this information,iron is a ____ mineral.

_____ is the iron-containing protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen.

The body absorbs and uses _________ for synthesizing thyroid hormone.

Marta is a pregnant woman suffering from severe iodine deficiency.As a result of the deficiency,she has a high risk of giving birth to a child with _____.

In persons with diabetes,chromium supplementation may improve blood triglyceride and HDL levels.

Which of the following practices would help a total vegetarian increase his or her iron intake from plant foods?

Jade is concerned about her risk of Kashin-Beck disease.To help reduce her risk of this condition,Jade should _____.

Which of the following statements is false?

_____ must be added to grains during the enrichment process.

Dental fluorosis is characterized by _____.

Patients with Keshan disease have a form of cardiomyopathy that is caused by selenium deficiency.

Which of the following foods is the richest source of zinc per 3 oz serving?

Cuproenzymes are group of enzymes that contain _____.

In the United States,the practice of fortifying _____ with iodide has reduced the risk of goiter.

High blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels are associated with chromium deficiency.

Iodine is necessary for _____.

Although Tim's body is not zinc deficient,he takes large doses of zinc because his best friend told him it will enhance his athletic performance.He is likely to experience _____ as a result of this practice.

Marcus has an iron deficiency.He should consider including ____ in his diet,because it is a good source of heme iron.

Which of the following food items contains a high content of fluoride?

In the United States,_____ deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency.