Answer the following questions true (T) or false (F)
1. Trace minerals act as cofactors within enzyme systems, contribute to hormones, maintain red blood cells, and are part of the structure of bones and teeth.
2. Hemochromatosis, a genetic disorder in which individuals absorb too much dietary iron, can cause iron overload. To compensate for this abnormality, persons with hemochromatosis need to consume more than usual amounts of iron and vitamin C.
3. The absorption of iron is controlled by iron status, the molecular form of the iron, and types of foods eaten together.
1. TRUE
2. FALSE
3. TRUE
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What will be an ideal response?
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