Exam 12: Trace Minerals

Consuming too much selenium results in ________.

________ must be added to grains during the enrichment process.

________ is the major storage form of iron in the body.

Which of the following minerals is NOT a trace mineral?

Leafy vegetables,whole grains,nuts,and tea are good food sources of ________.

Which of the following foods or beverages contains the most fluoride?

The introduction of iodized salt in the 1920s dramatically reduced rates of ________ in the United States.

Chromium deficiency can lead to impaired glucose tolerance.

Paul is a vegetarian and has been complaining lately from a loss of appetite,diarrhea,hair loss,and skin rush.Based on your knowledge,what mineral is he most likely lacking in his diet?

Lydia's diet lacks ________,which is classified as a trace mineral.

Marty has hemochromatosis.Which of the following supplements should he avoid taking?

Foods such as turnips,cabbage,cauliflower,and broccoli contain ________ that inhibit iodide metabolism by the thyroid gland.

Which of the following agencies monitors the amount of arsenic in rice and other foods and beverages?

Which of the following is the best source of heme iron?

As of 2014,approximately ________ of the American population had access to drinking water containing optimal levels of fluoride.

To enhance the bioavailability of iron,you might recommend all of the following except ________.

Cameron takes megadoses of a single mineral supplement.Lately,he's noticed that his fingernails break easily,his hair is falling out,and he's more tired than usual.His friends have told him that he smells like garlic.Based on this information,Cameron has consumed too much ________.

________ is an iron-containing protein in muscle that is responsible for oxygen uptake from red blood cells.

Which of the following minerals is associated with a reduced risk of dental caries?

Paolo's diet contains high amounts of ________,which is classified as a trace mineral.