What component of tea is responsible for its effect on iron absorption?
a. Tannic acid
b. Lactic acid
c. Citric acid
d. Ascorbic acid
e. Acetic acid
ANS: A
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A. undigested and unabsorbed by her intestinal tract. B. converted into ammonia, which is eventually converted into urea by her kidneys. C. metabolized for energy quickly. D. deposited in her skeletal muscle tissue.
After about three seconds of exercise, which substance is broken down to help regenerate ATP?
A) lactic acid B) pyruvic acid C) creatine phosphate (CP) D) glucose
Which of the following health problems has been associated with consumption of fat replacers?
A) mild gastrointestinal discomfort B) hypertension C) allergies D) elevated blood cholesterol levels
Which of the following beverages does Seventh-Day Adventists consume?
A) ?coffee B) ?tea C) ?alcohol D) ?milk