Which of the following decreases the absorption of zinc and iron?

A. oxalic acid
B. vitamin C
C. lactose
D. dietary fat


Answer: A

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A. 144 B. 90 C. 180 D. 216

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A 25-year-old woman has recently visited a registered dietitian as part of a routine health exam. She is consuming less than the EAR for nutrient x. Her intake for that nutrient is:

a. probably inadequate. b. possibly inadequate. c. probably adequate. d. more than adequate. e. None of the above

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Which of the following can cause water intoxication in infants?

A) High water volume of breast milk B) Water-diluted baby formula C) Feeding infants solid food too soon D) Feeding infants juice instead of formula

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All of the following individuals are at high risk for having a stroke except:

a. someone who smokes at least 1 pack of cigarettes a day. b. someone with elevated LDL levels. c. someone with a blood pressure of 175/95. d. someone with elevated high-density lipoproteins.

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