Which of the following is a feature of copper nutrition?
a. Absorption efficiency is similar to that of iron
b. It is involved in collagen synthesis and wound healing
c. Soft water may provide significant amounts in the diet
d. Deficiency is common in children of Middle East countries
b
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Which of the following is a consequence of food insecurity in children?
A) Children who face food insecurity miss more days of school than children who have food security. B) Children are completely immune to the physiological consequences of food insecurity. C) Children experience the effects of food insecurity for a shorter period than others in the family. D) Children often experience the negative consequences of food insecurity before their parents do.
Consuming high doses of ________ can mask signs of a vitamin B-12 deficiency.
A. folate B. vitamin K C. vitamin B-6 D. iron
Which statement accurately reflects the relationship between the speed at which one eats and weight management?
a. People who eat slowly have greater energy intake. b. Faster eating correlates with higher BMI. c. Eating quickly stimulates the pleasure centers of the brain faster and leads to faster satiety. d. Satiety hormones are blunted when meals are eaten more slowly. e. Faster eating correlates to higher diet-induced thermogenesis.
Vitamin K deficiency is associated with an overgrowth of intestinal bacteria
Indicate whether the statement is true or false