Nutrition Final - Chapter 10

Young women have a higher risk of anemia than women over

50 years of age

Which of the following is true of zinc?

Excess zinc can decrease copper absorption.

the regulation of thyroid hormone production and its function

It regulates the synthesis of numerous proteins.

trace minerals

Their content in plant foods is strongly influenced by the mineral content of the soil where they are grown.

Iodine deficiency during pregnancy can result in all of the following

adverse effects on brain development and growth of the developing fetus. development of cretinism in the fetus if iodine deficiency during pregnancy is severe. development of a goiter and hypothyroidism.

decrease the absorption of nonheme iron:

calcium polyphenols phytates

function as an enzyme cofactor

copper selenium manganese

essential trace elements

copper, manganese, selenium, iodine, molybdenum

Which salad would a vegetarian choose to maximize iron absorption?

fresh strawberry and spinach salad

Which food is likely to contain very little iodine?

fruit

Iodine deficiency can result in

goiter.

Which population is at LEAST risk for a zinc deficiency?

individuals eating a diet high in meat

What mineral is not included in children's multivitamin/mineral supplements because it is a major cause of unintentional poisoning deaths?

iron

Heme iron is always better absorbed than

nonheme iron.

A deficiency of what mineral can increase the likelihood of developing a vitamin E deficiency?

selenium

minerals involved in antioxidant functions

selenium copper iron

Iron-deficiency anemia is characterized by all of the following

slow childhood cognitive development. development of small, pale red blood cells. fatigue.

Cashews are high in

zinc