The zinc available in plant products is not as well absorbed as is the zinc found in animal products. This is due to the substance ________
A. tannic acid
B. fiber
C. phytate
D. calcium
ANS: C
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A. bulimia nervosa. B. anorexia nervosa.
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What are the symptoms of inadequate sulfur intake?
What will be an ideal response?