Which of the following describes one aspect of iron toxicity?
a. Among men in the United States, it is twice as common as iron-deficiency anemia
b. In adults, the consumption of alcohol is somewhat protective against absorption of excess iron
c. In most people with this disorder, infections are rare because bacteria are killed by excess iron in the blood
d. It is usually caused by a virus that attacks the intestinal mucosal cells, leading to unregulated and excessive iron absorption
a
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Which of the following is NOT a dedicated food category in the USDA Food Patterns?
A) meats B) grains C) fruits D) dairy
Which of the following foods is not usually responsible for causing allergic responses?
A. Peanuts and other nuts B. Carrots and celery C. Fish and shellfish D. Wheat and shellfish
What is a potential consequence of high intakes of fish oil supplements?
A) ?increased clotting B) ?excessive bleeding C) ?hypertension D) ?diabetes
Dietary managers work for institutions that serve food, specifically hospitals, nursing homes, and schools
Indicate whether the statement is true or false