Question 1

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-Iron-containing protein in erythrocytes

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A)  Contaminant minerals
B)  Iron
C)  Milk
D)  Zinc
E)  HemeF) GoiterG) Nonessential trace mineralsH) FerritinI) KeshanJ) NonhemeK) ChromiumL) MolybdenumM) MyoglobinN) MFP factorO) HemoglobinP) CalciumQ) FluorideR) Iodized saltS) MetallothioneinT) HemcidinU) M) and N)
V) D) and M)

Question 2

What are the concerns of iron nutrition in vegetarians?

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Overall,about 18 percent of dietary iron...

Question 3

Which of the following is not an essential trace mineral?

Accepted Answer

A)   Selenium 
B)   Copper 
C)   Nickel 
D)   Chromium 
E)   MolybdenumF) A) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 4

Which of these foods is a good vegetarian source of iron?

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A)   Yogurt 
B)   Milk 
C)   Cashews 
D)   Apples 
E)   HoneyF) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 5

Which of these therapies may be used to treat iron overload?

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A)   Gastric bypass surgery 
B)   Chelation 
C)   Vitamin C supplements 
D)   Calcium supplements 
E)   Blood transfusionF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 6

What is a possible health benefit of anthocyanins?

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A)   To promote weight loss 
B)   To prevent some cancers 
C)   To reduce complications of diabetes 
D)   To protect against the effects of aging 
E)   To lower blood cholesterol levelsF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 7

What is transferrin?

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A)   An enzyme 
B)   An iron-storage protein 
C)   An iron transport protein 
D)   A muscle protein 
E)   A ketoneF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 8

Which of the following is not a function of chromium?

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A)   It enhances the activity of insulin. 
B)   It is involved in carbohydrate metabolism. 
C)   It is involved in protein metabolism. 
D)   It is involved in fat metabolism. 
E)   It helps maintain glucose homeostasis.F) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 9

MATCHING
-Mineral whose deficiency is related to stunted growth and immature sexual development

Accepted Answer

A)  Contaminant minerals
B)  Iron
C)  Milk
D)  Zinc
E)  HemeF) GoiterG) Nonessential trace mineralsH) FerritinI) KeshanJ) NonhemeK) ChromiumL) MolybdenumM) MyoglobinN) MFP factorO) HemoglobinP) CalciumQ) FluorideR) Iodized saltS) MetallothioneinT) HemcidinU) E) and S)
V) C) and T)

Question 10

How is copper like iron?

Accepted Answer

A)   Both are needed in many of the reactions involved in energy metabolism. 
B)   Both are found in ample amounts in milk. 
C)   A deficiency of both causes anemia. 
D)   Both are better absorbed in presence of ascorbic acid. 
E)   Deficiencies of both are related to the development of pica.F) All of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 11

What relationship,if any,does chromium have to diabetes? Name foods that are significant sources of chromium.

Accepted Answer

Chromium helps maintain glucose homeosta...

Question 12

Which of the following protein foods is the best source of copper?

Accepted Answer

A)   Chicken 
B)   Shellfish 
C)   Beefsteak 
D)   Hamburger 
E)   LambF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 13

Discuss phytochemicals.What are they? What functions do they provide? What effect,if any,do they have on health?

Accepted Answer

Phytochemicals are compounds found in pl...

Question 14

MATCHING
-Zinc-binding protein of the intestine

Accepted Answer

A)  Contaminant minerals
B)  Iron
C)  Milk
D)  Zinc
E)  HemeF) GoiterG) Nonessential trace mineralsH) FerritinI) KeshanJ) NonhemeK) ChromiumL) MolybdenumM) MyoglobinN) MFP factorO) HemoglobinP) CalciumQ) FluorideR) Iodized saltS) MetallothioneinT) HemcidinU) B) and L)
V) J) and Q)

Question 15

What is the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) for zinc for adults?

Accepted Answer

A)   20 mg 
B)   40 mg 
C)   80 mg 
D)   120 mg 
E)   160 mgF) D) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 16

What is pica?

Accepted Answer

A)   The craving and consumption of nonfood substances 
B)   A condition in which the body fails to adequately absorb iron 
C)   An iron supplement 
D)   A measure of hepcidin in the liver 
E)   The part of the liver where iron is storedF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 17

Name and describe an example of a food or water fortification or enrichment program in the United States aimed at reducing deficiencies of an essential trace mineral.

Accepted Answer

Iron enrichment of flour and grain produ...

Question 18

Average zinc intakes in the United States are ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   slightly lower than recommended 
B)   slightly higher than recommended 
C)   sufficient in men but too low in women 
D)   too low in children calcium 
E)   low in the very elderlyF) D) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 19

What protein in the red blood cells contains iron?

Accepted Answer

A)   Transferrin 
B)   Myoglobin 
C)   Hemoglobin 
D)   Cytochrome 
E)   OxyglobinF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 20

Which of these statements is true of nonheme iron?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is present in plant-derived foods only. 
B)   It is present in both plant-derived and animal-derived foods. 
C)   Only about 25 percent of nonheme iron in food is absorbed. 
D)   Citric acid interferes with its absorption. 
E)   Its absorption is enhanced by phytates.F) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Exam 13: The Trace Minerals

Average zinc intakes in the United States are ______.

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MATCHING -Mineral whose deficiency is related to stunted growth and immature sexual development

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Which of the following protein foods is the best source of copper?

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Which of the following is not a function of chromium?

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Which of these therapies may be used to treat iron overload?

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Discuss phytochemicals.What are they? What functions do they provide? What effect,if any,do they have on health?

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What is pica?

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Which of these statements is true of nonheme iron?

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What is transferrin?

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MATCHING -Zinc-binding protein of the intestine

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Which of these foods is a good vegetarian source of iron?

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What relationship,if any,does chromium have to diabetes? Name foods that are significant sources of chromium.

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What protein in the red blood cells contains iron?

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Name and describe an example of a food or water fortification or enrichment program in the United States aimed at reducing deficiencies of an essential trace mineral.

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Which of the following is not an essential trace mineral?

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How is copper like iron?

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What is a possible health benefit of anthocyanins?

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What are the concerns of iron nutrition in vegetarians?

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What is the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) for zinc for adults?

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