What is a feature of iron nutrition?
A) ?Iron plays an important role in the synthesis of thyroxine.
B) ?On average, people absorb about 50-60 percent of dietary iron.
C) ?On average, women do not eat enough iron-containing foods.
D) ?Iron deficiency represents the second most common mineral deficiency in the United States.
C
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Appetite is defined as a(n)
A. basic physiological sensation. B. drive that prompts us to find food and eat. C. inborn need for certain foods. D. psychological desire to consume a specific food.
Definition choices:
A. icebox/refrigerator cookies B. bar cookies C. dropped cookies D. pressed cookies E. molded cookies
Which of the following statements is correct for the deposition of fat in the human body?
A. When body fat is lost, fat cells become empty and disintegrate B. Hypertrophy is an increase in the number of fat cells C. Individuals without a genetic predisposition to become obese will not develop this health problem D. Existing fat cells have a maximal size potential, which when exceeded may stimulate the formation of new fat cells
Which of the following is a general name for diseases that cause inflammation and irritation of the digestive system?
A) inflammatory bowel disease B) diverticular disease C) hemorrhoids D) ulcers E) irritable bowel syndrome