Which of the following DOES NOT affect the absorption of iron?

A) molecular form of iron
B) environmental temperature
C) iron status of the individual
D) diet composition


Ans: B) environmental temperature

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Soluble fiber can help reduce blood cholesterol levels by _____

a. converting cholesterol into vitamin D b. binding cholesterol and carrying it out of the body with the feces c. blocking the absorption of bile d. preventing the production of bile e. blocking the production of insulin

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Elements of communication other than words include all of the following except: a. feedback

b. stations. c. timing. d. setting.

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An elderly man in a nursing home requires feeding assistant. At meal time, he is prone to choking and coughing with food that have mixed textures. Which of the following conditions best describes the man's symptoms?

A. xerostomia B. dysphagia C. achlorhydria D. dysgeusia

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