Inadequate intake of which nutrient is commonly seen in children? O Iron O Vitamin C O Phosphorus O Riboflavin
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Which of the following explain why cow's milk should not be introduced until after an infant's first birthday? (p. 544) Cow's milk may cause intestinal bleeding and the loss of iron. Calcium in cow's milk may prevent iron absorption from other foods. Vitamin C in cow's milk may result in excessive iron absorption from other foods. At about what age should the first solid semi-liquid solid food be introduced into baby's diet? (pp. 544-545) [This answer is a range of months:] 8 to 10 months, 10 to 12 months. What type of iron-rich baby food (mixed with breast milk, formula or water) should be introduced to baby first? (p. 545) Scrambled eggs, pureed legumes, textured vegetables, finely cut fish, iron-fortified cereal. Which of the following food items are considered to be choking risks for infants or young children? (p. 546) Hot dog slices, peanut butter, whole grapes and cherries, all of the above, popcorn and chips. Complete this sentence: Nursing Bottle Tooth Decay can be caused by (p. 548) letting the baby feed themselves with their own spoon during meals, putting the baby to bed for the night with a bottle of milk or juice, teaching baby to drink from a cup, all of the above. Which of the following vitamins and/or minerals are of special concern to older adults (pp. 584-586) Vitamin D, vitamin B12, all of the above, calcium, potassium, and sodium, iron and zinc. Common medications such as aspirin may affect the absorption, excretion, and/or metabolism of nutrients ("nutrient-drug interactions"). Large doses or long-term use of aspirin affects absorption resulting in lower blood concentration of (pp. 595 Table C14-1) folate, sodium, glucose, fatty acids, vitamin D.
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Which of the following lists only essential trace elements? a. zinc, iron, manganese, fluoride, molybdenum b. boron, copper, iodine, selenium, manganese c. copper, manganese, selenium, chromium, molybdenum d. iron, zinc, magnesium, iodine, selenium 2. Which of the following is true of trace minerals? a. All trace minerals can function as co-factors for enzymes. b. Their content in plant foods is strongly influenced by the mineral content of the soil where they are grown. c. Their absorption does not change when body stores are low. d. Toxicity is more likely with major minerals than with trace minerals. 3. Which of the following minerals is NOT involved in antioxidant functions? a. selenium b. molybdenum c. copper d. iron 4. Which of the following is true of iodine? a. Many pregnant women in the United States are likely deficient in iodine. b. Iodine toxicity significantly impairs brain development and function. c. Iodine has many well-established roles in the body. d. The majority of iodine in the American diet is provided by seafood. 5. Which of the following is TRUE about the regulation of thyroid hormone production and its function? a. It regulates the synthesis of numerous proteins. b. Thyroid stimulating hormone is produced by the hypothalamus. c. Low levels of thyroid hormone cause weight loss and anxiety. d. Goiter is caused only by low levels of iodine. 6. Which of the following is true of iron sources and functions? a. The only dietary sources of iron are meat, fish, and poultry. b. Myoglobin and hemoglobin contain equal amounts of iron. c. Heme iron is always better absorbed than non-heme iron. d. The body cannot recycle iron for other uses. 7. Which of the following does NOT decrease the absorption of non-heme iron? a. phytates b. polyphenols c. oxalates d. calcium 8. Which of the following does NOT function as an enzyme co-factor? a. manganese b. copper c. selenium d. iodine 9. Which of the following is true of anemia? a. Iron-deficiency anemia results in red blood cells that are larger than normal. b. The most common cause of anemia is poor iron absorption. c. Young women have a higher risk of anemia than women over 50 years of age. d. Iron is the only mineral deficiency that will impair hemoglobin synthesis. 10. The absorption of what mineral is enhanced by vitamin C? a. selenium b. iron c. zinc d. copper 11. What mineral is not included in children's multivitamin/mineral supplements because it is a major cause of unintentional poisoning deaths? a. iodine b. selenium c. iron d. zinc 13. A deficiency of what mineral can increase the likelihood of developing a vitamin E deficiency? a. iron b. selenium c. zinc d. copper 15. What population is NOT at risk for a zinc deficiency? a. vegetarians b. alcoholics c. elderly d. individuals eating a diet high in meat
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