A goiter is a deficiency of which of the following?

A. sodium
B. iron
C. calcium
D. iodine


ANS: D

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The body needs more ________ each day than any other nutrient.

a. fat b. water c. protein d. glucose e. sodium

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Which of the following statements about fortified foods is false?

A) Regular consumption of fortified foods increases the risk of exceeding the Tolerable Upper Intake Levels of a specific nutrient. B) Foods are regularly fortified to reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as osteoporosis, cancer, and heart disease. C) Some foods are being fortified to enhance sales appeal. D) Foods that are fortified do not have to list information about the amount of the nutrient(s) added to the food.

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Which form of folate is found in most supplements?

A) prefolate B) folate C) folic acid D) five hydroxy folate

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All of the following are true regarding anaerobic energy production EXCEPT:

a. glucose is converted to pyruvate during anaerobic energy production. b. glucose from the liver and muscle glycogen are converted to ATP. c. ATP is formed without oxygen. d. it generates most of the energy used for low-intensity muscular work.

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