Exam 13: The Trace Minerals

How are selenium levels maintained in the body?

Why does a diet high in iron decrease the absorption of copper?

Goitrogens can inhibit iodine uptake by the pituitary gland.

What the general characteristics of trace minerals?

Sarah has frequent heartburn, so she regularly takes antacids. To lessen her risk of developing a(n) _____ deficiency she could add _____ to her diet.

When Rita was pregnant and began regularly consuming nonfood substances—clay and laundry starch—her doctor diagnosed her with _______________.

Bert has liver disease. What trace minerals will likely be poorly regulated by his body as a result?

Dairy products are good sources of _____.

What type of anemia results from severe iron deficiency?

The best source of iodine in the American diet is:

Which of the following groups of foods includes good sources of copper?

Which of the following foods contains polyphenols?

Enzymes that contain trace minerals are called:

Consuming large amounts of _____ can cause a garlic-like odor of the breath, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and brittleness of the teeth and fingernails.

Compare the absorption, functions, dietary sources, and bioavailability of iron and zinc.

The individual who is least likely to be iron deficient is:

Copper toxicity is common among men and elderly women.

Kate is shopping for an iron supplement. To enhance absorption, which of the following iron forms will her dietitian suggest she look for on the label of the product she chooses?

Iron absorption increases during deficiency.

A severe deficiency of which trace mineral results in scaly skin, poor bone formation, and growth faltering?