High intakes of which of the following interfere with copper absorption and can lead to a deficiency?
a) chromium
b) sodium
c) zinc
d) manganese
e) iron
Answer: c) zinc
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What will be an ideal response?
The fat-soluble vitamins:
a. are less stable than the water-soluble vitamins. b. are first absorbed into the lymph. c. are usually constituents of coenzymes. d. are not essential.
Answer the following questions true (T) or false (F)
1. On vending machine-free day, bring extra change to buy two vending machine items. 2. Hungry shoppers are likely to spend more money on food compared to shoppers who ate just before shopping. 3. When you are bored, it's best to eat a fruit or vegetable.
An adolescent girl has decided to adhere to a vegetarian diet and has selected a tossed green salad, whole-wheat crackers, and apple juice for lunch. What would you advise her about her complementary protein sources?
a. She has made good choices of complementary protein foods b. Adding garbanzo beans to her salad would provide the protein combination she needs. c. She has to include milk or cheese with her meal or there will not be enough protein. d. Adding rice to her meal will provide the necessary amino acids. e. She should not be following a vegetarian diet because it is not nutritionally adequate.