Unlike nonheme iron, heme iron is:
A) a part of hemoglobin and myoglobin.
B) not found in beef, pork, poultry, and fish.
C) found mainly in plant-based foods.
D) not a form of dietary iron.
A
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a. Vitamin B12 promotes the absorption of tryptophan. b. Vitamin B12 is required for nerve transmission. c. Vitamin B12 is essential for fat metabolism. d. Vitamin B12 is necessary for muscle formation.
The consumption of excess dietary fat contributes to the risk of iron-deficiency anemia and impaired growth.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
During ________, calcium, vitamin D, and iron are particularly important nutrients during this period to ensure adequate bone and muscle growth and support increased blood volume
A) childhood B) infancy C) adolescence D) toddlerhood
Assuming that both muscle glycogen and blood glucose concentrations are adequate, exercising muscle cells prefer to use blood glucose rather than muscle glycogen
Indicate whether the statement is true or false