What is a feature of iron absorption??
A) ?It is higher with vegetarian diets.
B) ?It is higher in people with iron deficiency.
C) ?It is lower when iron is in the form of heme rather than non-heme.
D) ?It is higher in adults than children due to more mature intestinal function.
B
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a. Bismuth b. Vanadium c. Nickel d. Niter
High-glycemic index foods ____
A) have low nutrient density B) should be the focus of carbohydrate sources for people with diabetes C) should be limited in the diets of people with diabetes D) include foods that are high in fructose and lactose
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How does vitamin A affect bone health?
a. It stimulates uptake of calcium from the intestines. b. It promotes synthesis of specific bone proteins involved in the mineralization process. c. It assists enzymes that degrade certain regions of the bone, thereby allowing remodeling to occur. d. It inhibits oxidation of bone mucopolysaccharides, thereby preserving bone crystal integrity and promoting growth. e. It ensures the formation of healthy bone matrix in utero.