Synthesis of hemoglobin is dependent on which of the following microminerals?
A) iodine
B) zinc
C) selenium
D) copper
D
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_______________ is fissuring and scaling at the corners or angles of the mouth that may be a sign or symptom of riboflavin, folate, niacin, pyridoxine, vitamin B12, or iron deficiency.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
When the diet contains an adequate amount of protein, what amino acid can be used by the body to synthesize niacin?
a. Lysine b. Valine c. Tryptophan d. Phenylalanine e. Glycine
The most common lipid in both foods and the body is the
A) omega-3 fat. B) omega-6 fat. C) triglyceride. D) unsaturated fat.
Folate deficiency during pregnancy increases the risk for
A. a newborn with Down's syndrome. B. gestational diabetes in the mother. C. a newborn with a neural tube defect. D. a large-for-gestational age newborn.