Exposure to low levels of lead in young children can cause _____
a. reduced intelligence
b. rapid growth of the long bones
c. improved school performance
d. feelings of euphoria
e. iron deficiency
a
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Which of the following is a source of preformed vitamin A?
a. Cantaloupe and carrots b. Whole-fat dairy products c. Peppers d. Leafy green vegetables
How does folate function in maintaining blood health?
A) Folate is essential for iron oxidation. B) Folate is essential for the synthesis of heme iron. C) Folate is essential for synthesis of new red blood cells. D) Folate acts as a coenzyme in blood coagulation.
Approximately half of pregnant women and young children in the world are _____ deficient
a. potassium b. thiamin c. folate d. iron e. vitamin C
Measuring the amount of a mineral in a plant food may not necessarily indicate whether it is a valuable dietary source of that mineral because
a. plant foods contain phytates, oxalates, and binders that reduce bioavailability. b. plant foods require cooking or processing to make minerals bioavailable. c. plants often contain inactive forms of minerals. d. the amount of minerals in plants varies widely, depending on growing conditions.