Nutrition Final Exam – Flashcards
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Phytic acid and oxalic acid ________ the absorption of dietary iron.
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decrease
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Formation and maintenance of collagen requires ________.
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Vitamin C
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Ironâdeficiency anemia often causes symptoms of ________.
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fatigue
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Which of the following blood pressures is considered prehypertension?
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130 mm Hg over 85 mm Hg
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Which nutrient increases the absorption of nonâheme iron by reducing ferric iron (Fe3+) to ferrous iron (Fe2+)?
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Vitamin C
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The most nutrientâdense sources of vitamin E are ________.
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Vegetable oils
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A high intake of vitamin E can ________.
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Interfere with Vitamin K's blood clotting activity
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Drinking too much water can result in dilution of sodium in the blood, a condition known as _______
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hypoatremia
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Mucusâforming cells in the body deteriorate and can no longer produce mucus when there is a deficiency of ________.
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Vitamin A
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Some scientists believe that vitamin D recommendation should be much higher than currently set.
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True
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Risk factors for osteoporosis include ________.
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Amenorrhea
