FN170, Ch 8

iodine

Goiter is caused primarily by a deficiency of

hypertension.

The DASH diet plan was devised to prevent

naturally occurring binders.

Certain green leafy vegetables have a very low calcium bioavailability due to the presence of

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A person's highest bone density is achieved by around age (years)

processed foods are a major source.

All of the following are features of potassium in nutrition except

MFP factor

All of the following are known to reduce the absorption of iron except

provide rigidity for the bones and teeth.

Almost all (99%) of the calcium in the body is used to

insulin

As far as is known, what hormone is dependent upon chromium for optimal activity?

water

What is the body's most indispensable nutrient?

Processed foods

What is the greatest single source of sodium in the diet?

poor nutrition

What is the major cause of iron deficiency?

certain green vegetables

Which of the following are good sources of dietary calcium?

calcium

Which of the following does not serve as a major regulator of fluid balance in the body?

Pinto beans

Which of the following foods provides the greatest amount of iron per serving?

Helps maintain gastric acidity

Which of the following is a major function of chloride?

They are rarely found in dietary supplements

Which of the following is not a general feature of the trace minerals?

cheeses

Which of the following is not among the common food sources of potassium?

Phosphorus

Which of the following minerals is least likely to be deficient in anyone's diet?

Meats and whole-grain cereals

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

Eat her nonheme iron sources with a glass of orange juice

Your cousin Emily is a vegetarian. Since you have just learned in your nutrition class that nonheme iron is absorbed less efficiently than heme iron, you want to make sure Emily is getting enough iron. What should you recommend Emily do to maximize her iron absorption?