Which of the following statements describes one aspect of mineral nutrition of older adults?
a. Zinc intake is adequate for about 95% of this group
b. Iron absorption is reduced due to low stomach acidity
c. Calcium intakes of females are near the RDA for this group
d. Calcium allowances for this group have recently been increased by the Committee on Dietary Reference Intakes
b
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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What will be an ideal response?
The conversion of homocysteine to methionine requires the vitamins folate and
A. vitamin B6. B. pantothenic acid. C. vitamin B12. D. niacin.
Legumes provide inexpensive sources of:
a. potassium and zinc. b. beta carotene and vitamin E. c. monounsaturated fatty acids and calcium. d. protein and fiber.