What is the chief function of hemosiderin?
a. Stores excess body iron b. Inhibits hemoglobin synthesis
c. Enhances heme iron absorption d. Enhances nonheme iron absorption
a
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Occupational exposure to lead in adults is associated with _____
a. decreased problem-solving skills and hyperactivity b. a shorter attention span c. a low body weight and sleep apnea d. decreased motor skills e. poor kidney function and the risk of hypertension
In general, plant foods provide an excellent source of:
A) heme and nonheme iron. B) vitamin C and vitamin E. C) calcium and vitamin D. D) retinol and retinal. E) vitamin B6 and vitamin B12.
Although pesticide residues on foods in the U.S. are low, what can concerned consumers do to further reduce their intake of pesticide residues?
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