All of the following are true regarding copper EXCEPT:
1.it is a component of thyroid hormones.
2.it functions in immunity, growth, and glucose utilization.
3.overdose results in Wilson’s disease.
4.a good food source is seafood.
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Food manufacturers prefer to use high-fructose corn syrup instead of sugar because sugar ____
A) ?is more soluble B) ?is more expensive C) ?retains more moisture D) ?contains less soluble fiber
In malnutrition, a primary deficiency is one in which a person
A. does not have an adequate intake of a nutrient. B. cannot absorb enough of a nutrient. C. excretes too much of a nutrient. D. cannot efficiently utilize a nutrient.
The most compelling single reason for food insecurity is ____
a. mental illness b. health problems of old age c. alcoholism d. poverty
A legitimate reason to buy organic foods is: a. to avoid adverse effects of pesticides
b. to increase nutrient intakes without eating different foods. c. to eat healthier candy bars and snack chips. d. to avoid imported foods. e. to support sustainable agriculture.