Which mineral is vital to both hard and soft body tissues?

A) copper
B) magnesium
C) manganese
D) fluoride


B

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a. The 5-day-old zygote that becomes implanted in the uterine wall b. The terminal end of the umbilical cord that attaches to the placenta c. Fingerlike projections on the uterine wall that act to separate fetal from maternal tissues d. The network of placental blood vessels that exchanges nutrients and waste products from mother to fetus e. The structure that develops in place of the brain in an anencephalic infant

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______________________ may counteract "bad cholesterol" by removing excess cholesterol from the cells and transporting it back to the liver for disposal as bile; they are sometimes referred to as "good cholesterol."

a. Very-low-density lipoproteins (VLDLs) b. Low-density lipoproteins (LDLs) c. High-density lipoproteins (HDLs) d. All of the above

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When evaluating nutritional status, the goal is to

A. determine how well one's diet is meeting individual requirements. B. be assured of no potential nutritional deficiencies. C. be assured of no potential nutritional toxicities. D. All of the above

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Which of the following statements regarding oil preservation during frying is incorrect?

a. Use oils with smoke points above 350 degrees F (177 degrees C). b. Only completely dry food should be submerged. c. Monitor freshness of frying oils by checking their color against a standard. d. Limit egg yolks used in the batter or flour. e. none of the above answers is incorrect

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