Many athletes are at risk for iron deficiency.

a. true
b. false


Ans: a. true

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Dietary modification such as avoidance of phenylalanine in the diet is effective for an autosomal recessive trait called _______________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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The accidental consumption of supplemental ________ is the leading cause of poisoning deaths in children under age 6

A. magnesium B. calcium C. molybdenum D. iron

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Compare and contrast the different storage guidelines and food preparation uses for fresh, frozen, and dried eggs. Include specific food safety precautions for each category.

What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following is a characteristic of iron nutrition?

a. Absorption is improved on diets high in phytates b. Iron deficiency and iron overload share some of the same signs and symptoms c. The risk for acute iron toxicity is highest among women of childbearing age d. Iron overload results from a genetic predisposition for excessive synthesis of ferritin

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