Why might a lactating woman need to take an iron supplement?
a. To improve the flavor of breast milk
b. To increase iron content of breast milk
c. To replace the iron stores she lost during pregnancy
d. To account for the re-start of menstruation that usually occurs 1-2 months postpartum
c
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a. fetal alcohol spectrum disorder b. excess body fat c. nutrient toxicities d. cirrhosis e. blood disorders
Which of the following hormones is anabolic?
a. Glucagon b. Cortisol c. Insulin d. Epinephrine
The oxygen-carrying protein found in our red blood cells is called
A. myoglobin. B. hemoglobin. C. iron. D. hemosiderin.
To protect yourself from consuming too much _____, you would limit your consumption of swordfish, king mackerel, and shark
a. lead b. arsenic c. iodine d. mercury e. iron