In the United States, which type of poisoning ranks as one of the most common childhood environmental health problems?
a. cadmium
b. iron
c. mercury
d. aflatoxin
e. lead
e
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What contributes to the loss of iron?
a. blood loss b. non-heme iron c. decreased solubility d. transferrin receptors
Which of the following begins the process of denaturing proteins?
A) HCl
B) CCK
C) intrinsic factor
D) leptin
Which of the following statements is a health claim that the FDA allows on a food package?
A. "Vitamin C reduces the risk of the common cold by 50%." B. "While many factors affect heart disease, diets low in saturated fat may reduce the risk of this disease." C. "Foods that contain dietary fiber, vitamin A, or vitamin C may reduce the risk of cancer. Although a serving of our creamed broccoli has 7 grams of fat, it is an excellent source of fiber and vitamins A and C." D. "Drinking whole milk adds calcium and vitamin D to your diet. These nutrients are essential for strengthening bones."
Glucose catabolism begins with:
a. glycolysis. b. glycogenolysis. c. glycogenesis. d. gluconeogenesis.