The iron-storage protein ____________________ captures iron from food and stores it in the cells of the small intestine

: Fill in the blank with correct word


ferritin

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a. An amino acid b. A nitrogen-containing compound made from amino acids c. A phosphate-containing protein d. A byproduct of the breakdown of creatinine

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How do the terms ephedra and ephedrine compare?

a. Ephedrine is a botanical term for a plant and ephedra is an active ingredient. b. Ephedra is a botanical term for a plant and ephedrine is an active ingredient. c. Ephedrine is the brand name used for non-herbal sources of ephedra. d. Both terms are technically and commercially similar.

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Whole fruits and vegetables provide a concentrated food source of sodium for the body

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Based on the DRIs, the recommended protein intake for school-age children is _____ gram of protein per kg body weight per day for 4- to 13-year-old girls and boys

a. 0.75 b. 0.80 c. 0.85 d. 0.90 e. 0.95

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