Nutrition ch 8 Debunk the Junk

What is the potential side effect of drinking a 12-ounce bottle of magnesium citrate?

Extreme diarrhea

Zinc supplementation is a less expensive, and equally safe and effective, alternative to talk therapy for improving one's mental health while saving money.

False If you are suffering from mental illness, it is advisable to see a mental health care professional, rather than starting zinc supplements, as soon as possible. Eat a healthy diet of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes until your appointment and throughout the entire therapy process.

If you have all the signs and symptoms of deficiency, but have not had medical tests, such as blood work, to determine your iron levels, it is recommended that you begin iron supplementation immediately.

False Iron supplementation without proper medical screen for iron levels and underlying conditions is not recommended.

There are no side effects to taking 10 times the recommended daily allowance of iron.

False Taking 10 times the recommended daily allowance of iron can be dangerous.

Since zinc is a trace mineral, taking more than you need cannot cause any health problems.

False Taking too much of any nutrients, even trace minerals, can result in toxic levels of the nutrient and health complications.

Iron comes in 2 dietary forms, heme and non-heme. What do these terms mean?

Heme iron is found in meat and non-heme iron is found in plant based foods.

Which type of iron needs vitamin C for absorption?

Non-heme iron

Which of the following would be great sources of zinc?

Pumpkin seeds and yogurt Lamb and beef Zucchini and venison ALL OF THE ABOVE

Cracked and/or ridged nails, ingrown hairs and nails, impaired immune system, and decline in mental health are signs and symptoms of a deficiency in zinc.

True

Diet alone CAN meet all of a person's mineral needs.

True Eating a healthy, well-rounded diet on a consistent basis can help an individual, even a vegetarian, meet all nutritional needs, inclusive of mineral needs. They key is to eat a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, protein foods, and legumes.

Magnesium rich sources of food include seeds, nuts, beans, and dark chocolate, or cacao.

True Some of the best sources of magnesium are seeds, nuts, beans, and dark chocolate. Pumpkin seeds, for example, contain nearly half the RDA for magnesium in a single one-quarter cup serving.