Which of the following substances can interfere with the absorption of iron?

A) vitamin C B) phytates
C) protein from animal foods D) oxalates


B

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During the second trimester, a pregnant woman needs an average of an additional ________ kcal per day.

A. 500 B. 100 C. 450 D. 350

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Which of the following statements is true?

a. Insulin is an anabolic hormone. b. Insulin stimulates lipolysis. c. Insulin is not necessary for protein metabolism. d. Insulin stimulates gluconeogenesis.

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Which of the following is true as exercise intensity increases?

a. At a certain point aerobic metabolism is shut off and anaerobic metabolism is turned on. b. When the anaerobic threshold is reached muscles stop getting oxygen and suddenly begin producing lactate, which can be measured in the blood. c. There is a point in ultraendurance activities where fat metabolism stops completely and protein metabolism supplies nearly all of the energy. d. Energy is supplied in a smooth continuum where one system may predominate depending upon the intensity.

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