Which of the following is a major role of zinc in the body?
A) component of enzyme that acts as an antioxidant
B) essential for growth and wound healing
C) helps keep the body in electrolyte balance
D) protects cells against oxidation
B
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A T-score compares a person's assessed bone density to the average
A. peak bone density of a healthy 30-year-old. B. peak bone density of a healthy 20-year-old. C. bone density of a person with osteoporosis. D. bone density of a person at puberty.
A current reason for addressing gender inequalities in the world as part of the strategy for reversing the problem of global hunger is that
A. provision of educational opportunities to girls and women might increase the number of schools built. B. provision of educational opportunities to girls and women might reduce political turmoil. C. provision of equal education and employment of girls and women might increase earning capacity and per capita income. D. provision of educational opportunities to girls and women might reverse urbanization.
Parents and caretakers should be warned against giving high amounts of vitamins and minerals to children, particularly vitamins _____.
A. A and B12 B. A and D C. C and E D. B6and C E. E and K
Acute diarrhea that occurs abruptly in a healthy person frequently results from:
a. viral or bacterial infection. b. lactose intolerance. c. irritable bowel syndrome. d. swallowed air.