Which of the following statements is true about calcium supplementation and absorption?
a. Low calcium levels have been linked to colon cancer, overweight, and hypertension.
b. A high intake of calcium interferes with zinc and iron absorption.
c. A high intake of calcium may result in elevated urinary excretion of calcium.
d. Calcium is better absorbed in pill form.
e. a, b, and c only
e
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Which of the following is the most bioavailable source of iron?
A. 2 eggs B. 1 cup of fortified cereal C. ½ tortilla D. ½ cup of seaweed E. 1 cup of clams
The MyPlate website, www.choosemyplate.gov is a web-based interactive personalized guide to diet and physical activity. The website helps Americans to do all of the following except:
A. eat variety of foods. B. personalize their eating plan. C. encourage Americans to eat less meat. D. set goals gradually improving their food choices and lifestyle.
Studies show that adequate intakes of folate prior to pregnancy can reduce the incidence of _____
a. spina bifida b. cerebral palsy c. ADHD d. ASD e. type 1 diabetes
The first step in assessing risk for vitamin deficiency is to determine usual vitamin intake from food
Indicate whether the statement is true or false