Chapter 13

Which of the following is the best food source for flouride?

fluoridated tap water

Which of the following is known to enhance iron absorption?

foods containing vitamin C

Which of the following foods provides heme iron, which has higher bioavailability than non-heme iron?

chicken

Which of the following is a symptom of iron deficiency?

impaired energy metabolism

Deficiency of what trace mineral can cause anemia?

iron

What is the most important role of selenium in the body?

it acts as an antioxidant

Which of the following represents the most reliable high dietary source of zinc?

oysters and steaks

Which of the following nutrients can play a role as antioxidants in the body?

selenium

Which of the following is the most common cause of dental fluorosis?

swallowing fluoride dental products

Which of the following is a characteristic of iron transport?

transferrin in the blood carriers iron to the bone marrow