Exam 14: Fluid Balance and Blood Health

High intakes of polyphenols, meat protein factor, and manganese aid in the absorption of non-heme iron.

Sodium ________.

The symptoms of copper deficiency in humans include all of the following EXCEPT ________.

In the U.S., accidental iron overdose is the leading cause of poisoning in young children less than 6 years of age.

The body's temperature regulation mechanism depends on ________.

In iron-deficiency anemia, the red blood cells are usually classified as ________.

Individuals taking daily aspirin or anticoagulation medications should avoid excess intakes of ________.

One teaspoon of salt contains about ________ of sodium.

A low serum concentration of hemoglobin is most often associated with a deficiency of ________.

Which of the following blood pressures is considered prehypertension?

Most of our dietary chloride comes from ________.

The "mucosal block" theory is one explanation of how the body protects itself from excess absorption of dietary ________.

The richest sources of copper are ________.

An important role of vitamin K is the synthesis of ________.

A nutrient synthesized by bacteria in the large intestine is vitamin ________.

Which of the following is a symptom of zinc deficiency?

Which of the following foods is a good source of non-heme iron?

The AI recommendation for total water intake is ________.

Zinc can induce the synthesis of metallothionein, which ________.

Describe 3 ways you can reduce your sodium intake when eating out.