Why might a lactating woman need to take an iron supplement?
a. To improve the flavor of breast milk
b. To increase iron content of breast milk
c. To replace the iron stores she lost during pregnancy
d. To account for the re-start of menstruation that usually occurs 1-2 months postpartum
e. To increase the volume of breast milk
ANS: C
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Match each description to the appropriate lipoprotein.
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An enzyme that includes zinc or copper as an integral part of its structure is classified as a(n)
a. metalloenzyme. b. oxidoreductase. c. cytochromidase. d. metallothionase.
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a. African Americans. b. Native Americans. c. Caucasians. d. Hispanics.