An important function of iron in the body is to transport oxygen as part of hemoglobin or myoglobin.

a. true
b. false


Answer: a. true

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could be added to BD's diet in order to enhance iron absorption? a. high-fiber cereal b. orange juice c. apple juice d. banana

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Folic acid fortification has ____.?

A) ?not caused the decrease in NTDs that was expected B) ?had no effect on the number of NTDs in this country C) ?caused a greater decrease in NTDs than was expected D) ?reduced the number of various NTDs by 11-50% in different studies

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A patient is taking an MAO inhibitor and is on a tyramine-restricted diet. Which of the following foods should be avoided?

a. cheddar cheese b. cottage cheese c. pork d. spinach

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In the hospital environment, the Weir equation is used with the results from indirect calorimetry to calculate which component of an individual's energy requirements?

a. TEF b. REE c. BEE d. PA

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