What mineral is critical to the synthesis of thyroid hormones?
a. iron
b. copper
c. magnesium
d. iodine
e. zinc
d
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The pancreas is a digestive system accessory organ with two types of active tissue-the ductless endocrine cells that secrete insulin and glucagon and the ____.?
A) ?liver-like cells that produce bile B) ?ductless absorptive tissue that controls bicarbonate C) ?acinar exocrine cells that produce digestive enzymes D) ?erythropoietic cells that produce red blood cells
Maggie and her mom are in the supermarket shopping for dinner. Maggie wants to try soy burgers for dinner. Her mother doesn't want to try them and says, "What is the big deal about soy? Why should we try soy burgers?" Maggie has learned about the benefits of soy while taking a nutrition course and begins to explain to her mom why soy might be good for both of them. Let's see if you know as much
as Maggie about soy by answering the following questions. Maggie shows her mother a health claim on the soy burger package. How much soy protein does the new health claim for food labels suggest be eaten daily, and what is the possible benefit mentioned on the label? a. 15 grams; reduced risk of prostate cancer b. 20 grams; reduced risk of diabetes c. 25 grams; reduced risk of heart disease d. 30 grams; reduced risk of breast cancer e. 35 grams; reduced risk of osteoporosis
List 3 ways of evaluating food protein quality.
What will be an ideal response?