Chapter 13

Albumin

A majority of zinc is carried by ___ in the blood.

Small intestine

Copper is absorbed from the:

Ferritin

Insufficient intake of iron will FIRST affect the body's ___ levels.

Vitamin C

Iron absorption is enhanced by:

Ceruloplasmin

The copper-containing protein found in the blood that oxidizes iron for transport is:

Hemoglobin

The majority of the body's iron is found in:

Iron

The most common mineral deficiency worldwide is:

Myoglobin

The oxygen-carrying protein used to transport oxygen in muscle is called:

Enriched ready-to-eat cereals and bread products

The primary sources of folate in the American diet are:

Hemosiderin

The two storage forms of iron are ferritin and:

Wilson's disease

Which disorder is associated with copper toxicity?

anemia

Which of the following can be caused by iron defiency?

Leukocytes

Which of the following cells are key to our immune function?

Chicken

Which of the following foods provides heme iron which has higher bioavailability?​

Impaired energy metabolism and neurotransmitter synthesis

Which of the following is a behavioral symptoms of iron deficiency?​

​Transferrin in the blood carries iron to the bone marrow

Which of the following is a characteristic of iron transport?​

​Most of the body's iron is recycled

Which of the following is a characteristic of iron utilization?​

The human body only needs a small amounts for optimal functioning

Which of the following is a characteristic of the trace minerals?​

Zinc

Which of the following is a positively charged trace mineral?

Foods containing vitamin C

Which of the following is known to enhance iron absorption?​

Fluoridated tap water

Which of the following is the best food sources for fluoride?

Fish

Which of the following is the best source of heme iron?

Eating fluoride containing dental products

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

Selenium

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

Oysters and steaks

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

Iodized table salt

Which of the following would be the most appropriate food source of iodine for a person who lives inland?​

​Thyroid gland enlargement

Which of the following would most likely result from an excessive intake of iodine?​