Exam 12: Trace Minerals

According to the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans,which of the following minerals is a nutrient of public health concern for pregnant females?

Which of the following is not considered a key function of zinc?

The RDA for iron is 8 mg and 18 mg,for young men and women,respectively.Based on this information,iron is a ________ mineral. 

Which of the following minerals enhances the action of insulin?

A scientist is creating a formula diet that supplies the same nutrients in amounts that are in a healthy dietary pattern for adults.One of the minerals in her formula has a Recommended Dietary Allowance of 85 mg/day.How should she classify this particular mineral?

Which form of iron is more readily absorbed in the human intestinal tract?

Which of the following statements is false?

Which of the following is a common sign or symptom of iron deficiency anemia?

A young man in a rural Iranian village eats very little meat and dairy products,but his diet contains a lot of unleavened whole-grain flat bread.He is very short for his age;his sexual organs are not fully developed;his intelligence is lower than normal;and he suffers from iron-deficiency anemia.Based on this information,the man probably has a(n)________ deficiency.

Cuproenzymes are group of enzymes that contain ________.

Jeanette is a vegan concerned about her iron intake.  Which of the following practices would you recommend to Jeanette to increase her iron intake from plant foods?

Jared is a vegan.He can increase his intestinal tract's ability to absorb iron in his diet by combining iron-rich plant foods with sources of ________.

Which of the following nutrients is a trace mineral?

Although Tim's body is not zinc deficient,he takes large doses of zinc because his best friend told him it will enhance his athletic performance.He is likely to experience ________ as a result of this practice.

Scientists are uncertain whether ________ is an essential mineral for humans.

Five-year-old Javiette has been experiencing poor cognitive function over the past several weeks.  Her pediatrician ordered a blood test which indicated Javiette's ferritin levels were low.  Her transferrin receptor levels are elevated,but not significantly.  Based on this information,Javiette is in ________ of iron depletion.

To reduce a person's intake of dietary inorganic arsenic,rice grains should be rinsed before cooking and rice cooked using 6 cups of water for every 1 cup of rice.  Once the rice is cooked,the remaining fluid should be drained.

Which of the following foods is the best source of chromium?

Lawrence wants to increase his zinc intake without relying on dietary supplements.Which of the following foods should he avoid eating,because they can interfere with intestinal absorption of zinc?

Erika is a college student who has never experienced dental decay.Recently,she slipped and fell down a flight of stairs.Although she had bumps and bruises after the fall,she did not break any bones.Which of the following practices is the most likely reason for Erika's strong bones and decay-resistant teeth?