The iron and zinc needs of vegetarians tend to be higher than those of nonvegetarians, in part due to ________ in grains, which inhibits the absorption of zinc and iron from foods
A) phytate B) polyphenols C) fiber D) beta-carotene
A
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How much of the body's magnesium is located in the bone?
A. 5–6% B. 25% C. 35–40% D. 50–60% E. 85%
The human body is organized into the following structural levels (smallest to largest)
A) atoms, molecules, cells, tissues, organs, systems. B) atoms, cells, systems, tissues, molecules, organs. C) molecules, atoms, organs, systems, tissues, cells. D) organs, tissues, molecules, systems, atoms, organ.
According to the National Institutes of Health, a healthy rate of weight loss is
A. 3 to 5 pounds per week. B. 10 pounds a month. C. 10 percent of body weight over a six-month period. D. 20 percent of body weight over a three-month period.
Moderate alcohol consumption:
A) is considered 1 drink a day for a woman and 2 drinks a day for a man. B) is necessary to help reduce the risks of heart disease. C) must be red wine to be considered healthy. D) is the newest dietary guideline. E) prevents cancers of the throat and stomach.