HN 2310 Chapter 15

Excess intake of zinc supplements can reduce absorption of

Cu

Match each mineral to its role in the body.

F - mineralization of bones and teeth I - thyroid hormone Cr - enhances insulin action Se - cofactor for glutathione peroxidase Cu - antioxidant that participates in connective tissue function Fe - hemoglobin

Classify each of the following factors as increasing or decreasing iron absorption.

Increase: blood loss, pregnancy, anemia, vitamin C intake Decrease: phytates, oxalates, polyphenols, excess Zn, Mn, Ca intake

Which of the following foods is NOT a good source of manganese?

Meats and dairy

The richest sources of copper are

Nuts and dark chocolate

The mineral that partly "spares" the antioxidant vitamin E is

Se

Determine whether each mineral element is a trace mineral, a major mineral, or a possible essential mineral.

Trace: Zn, Cu, Fe Possible essential: Ni, As, B Major: Na, K, Ca

Molybdenum functions as a cofactor for several enzymes in human metabolism.

True

Which of the following is a symptom of zinc deficiency?

poor wound healing