In order to optimize iron absorption, vegetarians should eat iron-rich plant foods with ________.

A. vitamin B12
B. vitamin C
C. selenium
D. vitamin A


Answer: B

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Which of the following methods is used to estimate the daily nutrient requirements for older infants(7-12 months)?

a. extrapolating the calculations used for young infants (0-6) and up by a function of body weight b. adding the nutrients in breast milk and compensatory foods c. extrapolating the calculations used for adults down by a function of body weight d. all of the methods are used to estimate the daily nutrient requierments of 7-12 month old infants

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For brief, high-intensity exercise, such as sprinting, muscles rely on _______ and ________ energy systems.

A. phosphocreatine; aerobic metabolism B. phosphocreatine; ADP C. glycolysis; aerobic metabolism D. phosphocreatine; glycolysis

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Pregnant women who have a history of inadequate ________ intakes are at risk of having babies with neural tube defects.

A. iron B. vitamin A C. selenium D. folate

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Nutrition advice for people who are taking blood-thinning medication due to a stroke is to _____

a. maintain a stable vitamin K intake b. avoid all foods with vitamin K c. eat vitamin K-rich foods only in the evening and take medication in the morning d. take a supplement of vitamin K along with your medication e. eat large amounts of vitamin K at every meal

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