What trace mineral aids in vitamin E function?
What will be an ideal response?
By eliminating these peroxides, glutathione peroxidase helps vitamin E reduce oxidative damage to cells. The activity of glutathione peroxidase depends on the mineral selenium (the functional part of this enzyme).
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Indicate whether each of the foods listed is considered a good source of calcium. Green, leafy vegetables (e.g., broccoli, collard greens, green cabbage)
a. Good source of calcium b. Not a good source of calcium
What are the essential nutrients and why do you need them?
What will be an ideal response?
Thiamin deficiency is most likely to occur in a person who:
a. follows a strictly vegan diet. b. has decreased his or her kilocalorie intake to try to lose weight. c. eats a diet high in protein and fat. d. is wheelchair bound and unable to be very active.
List the factors that increase protein requirements for people with chronic kidney disease