Most of the iron in plants and eggs is tightly bound to substances such as _____, which limit iron absorption

a. solanine or cyanide
b. cyanide or phytates
c. phytates or oxalic acid
d. oxalic acid or solanine
e. phytates or solanine


c

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Some surveys suggest that dietary vitamin E intake is low in endurance athletes because they consume a:

a. low-fat diet. b. low-protein diet. c. high percentage of carbohydrates as whole grains. d. diet high in nuts and seeds.

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Endurance athletes may benefit from consuming a high-fat meal within two hours of an event.  This meal should be about 80% fat and predominately from nuts, seeds, and other "healthy" fats.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Several practices are helpful in relieving colic. An exception is _____.

A. swaddling the baby B. bathing or otherwise calming the infant C. evaluating and improving the positioning of the baby for eating D. ensuring that the baby is burped often E. increasing the mother's intake of cow's milk if the infant is breastfed

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Which of the following hormones is NOT involved in fatty acid mobilization?

a. Cytokines b. Cortisol c. Catecholamines d. Glucagon

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